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YJ12 XEH

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,721 mi
Last recorded58,721 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XEH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 58,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 57,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 56,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Sep 2021 51,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 49,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,747 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 44,639 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,605 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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YJ12 XEH is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 YJ12 XEH, 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

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What year was YJ12 XEH registered?

YJ12 XEH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is YJ12 XEH safe to buy?

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