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YE12 UJP

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,074 mi
Last recorded112,074 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UJP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 112,074 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 107,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 103,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 100,862 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,973 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 82,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 82,279 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 75,806 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 75,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,197 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,269 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 39,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,571 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 18,969 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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YE12 UJP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE12 UJP, 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 YE12 UJP?

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What year was YE12 UJP registered?

YE12 UJP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is YE12 UJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 UJP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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