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YY62 AKZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,187 mi
Last recorded84,187 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 AKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,187 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,264 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 76,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 70,591 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 70,591 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 24 Feb 2021 49,211 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,341 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

body cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2019 45,341 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

body cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,733 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 39,733 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 32,745 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2017 32,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,973 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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YY62 AKZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY62 AKZ, 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 YY62 AKZ registered?

YY62 AKZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YY62 AKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 AKZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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