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YT12 TSZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,004 mi
Last recorded129,004 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 TSZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 108,060 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 103,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,966 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,629 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 95,629 miles

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

Rear brakes look low advise wheel off check

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,314 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 90,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,821 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,060 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 58,767 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 57,940 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear pads low

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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YT12 TSZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT12 TSZ, 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 YT12 TSZ registered?

YT12 TSZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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