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YE12 XJZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XJZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 103,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 13 Nov 2023 89,527 miles

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

Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 83,923 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 83,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,049 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 74,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,663 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 59,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch missing door handle/catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 46,225 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

Offside Front tread depth low wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

Rear brake discs lipped and scored

too clean for emissions

Fail 1 Nov 2018 46,225 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front brake discs lipped and scored

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

Offside Front tread depth low wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

Rear brake discs lipped and scored

Rear pads low

too clean for emissions

Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 29,569 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 22,175 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges away

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 XJZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YE12 XJZ, 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 YE12 XJZ registered?

YE12 XJZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YE12 XJZ safe to buy?

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