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YS12 FNP

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 FNP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 116,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 116,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 111,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 108,453 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,505 miles

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

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

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

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

tow bar corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 107,505 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,386 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 91,383 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,310 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 FNP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNP, 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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What year was YS12 FNP registered?

YS12 FNP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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