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YS61 HFX

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,685 mi
Last recorded87,685 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 HFX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,685 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 87,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,712 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,486 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 77,485 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,242 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 58,241 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,846 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 51,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,488 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 44,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,838 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,924 miles

ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,644 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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YS61 HFX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red 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 YS61 HFX, 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 YS61 HFX registered?

YS61 HFX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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