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YS12 NVL

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,380 mi
Last recorded38,380 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 38,380 miles

suspension components corroded, sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 35,350 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 33,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,579 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,043 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,321 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 26,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,195 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,879 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,737 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,388 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 NVL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

YS12 NVL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is YS12 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 NVL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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