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YA12 JXN

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 JXN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 86,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 80,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,343 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 66,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 47,638 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 31,579 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,321 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2016 17,615 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 17,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,732 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear wiper split

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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YA12 JXN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA12 JXN, 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 YA12 JXN registered?

YA12 JXN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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