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YH12 JPU

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,056 mi
Last recorded81,056 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 JPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,056 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,782 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,245 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,813 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 62,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 35,674 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,433 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YH12 JPU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH12 JPU, 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 YH12 JPU registered?

YH12 JPU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YH12 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 JPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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