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YX12 WWA

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,003 mi
Last recorded133,003 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WWA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 133,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 132,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 132,191 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 132,041 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,574 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 130,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,915 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 71,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,358 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,647 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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YX12 WWA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX12 WWA, 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 YX12 WWA?

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What year was YX12 WWA registered?

YX12 WWA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is YX12 WWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 WWA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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