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YC12 DUA

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DUA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 111,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,535 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,394 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres sides walls cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,595 miles

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

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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YC12 DUA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC12 DUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC12 DUA?

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What year was YC12 DUA registered?

YC12 DUA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YC12 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 DUA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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