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YR62 KVL

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,586 mi
Last recorded133,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 KVL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,586 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 120,730 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 105,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,534 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,288 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 81,288 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 72,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,535 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,622 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 58,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,231 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,191 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 4 May 2016 41,191 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,168 miles

Offside Front side light is brighter than N/S/F

Offside Rear worn on both edges

Fail 11 Sep 2015 35,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front side light is brighter than N/S/F

Offside Rear worn on both edges

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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YR62 KVL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR62 KVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR62 KVL?

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What year was YR62 KVL registered?

YR62 KVL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YR62 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 KVL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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