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YX12 XAE

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,185 mi
Last recorded41,185 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XAE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,185 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 41,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 40,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 38,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,750 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 36,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,262 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,570 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 XAE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc petrol 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 YX12 XAE, 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 XAE?

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What year was YX12 XAE registered?

YX12 XAE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YX12 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 XAE 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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