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YS12 BND

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,015 mi
Last recorded116,015 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BND
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,015 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

general underbody corrosion of chassis and suspension components

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2025 116,011 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

general underbody corrosion of chassis and suspension components

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,967 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 99,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 87,964 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken with possible damage to strut top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape with bald spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

tailgate damage

too much oil in engine

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,893 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 70,893 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,459 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 60,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,109 miles

Child seat fitted (rear)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,337 miles

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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YS12 BND is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS12 BND, 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.

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YS12 BND is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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