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CE12 YZX

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,729 mi
Last recorded149,729 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 YZX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 149,729 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 149,729 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 146,003 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 146,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 139,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 129,830 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 127,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake travel long

Fail 3 Feb 2023 127,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake travel long

Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 117,241 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,050 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 100,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,977 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 93,977 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,335 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front number plate has slight damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 71,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,881 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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CE12 YZX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE12 YZX, 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 CE12 YZX registered?

CE12 YZX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is CE12 YZX safe to buy?

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