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YS61 HLN

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,259 mi
Last recorded76,259 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 HLN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 76,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,378 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 71,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 53,611 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 53,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,264 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,625 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 49,716 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 49,716 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Little to No reserve travel! (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,534 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,764 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,800 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,743 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 HLN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black 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 YS61 HLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS61 HLN registered?

YS61 HLN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is YS61 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 HLN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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