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YS12 USG

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,574 mi
Last recorded158,574 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 158,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 147,686 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,754 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 119,286 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cracks outside wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 106,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cracks outside wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,873 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,599 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 USG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

YS12 USG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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