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YY62 AMU

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,821 mi
Last recorded106,821 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 AMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 106,821 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,453 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 95,453 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,412 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 Sep 2019 42,289 miles

Front tyres cracked

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 7 Sep 2018 35,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,141 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread surface uneven/lumpy and tread surface has some cracking/perishing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness/noise but no excessive play

Fail 16 Sep 2017 31,026 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre misshappen and cracking in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,897 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 AMU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YY62 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

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

Is YY62 AMU safe to buy?

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