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YH12 UYY

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,950 mi
Last recorded136,950 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UYY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 136,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 131,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 129,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front wishbone front bush is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 121,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 102,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 74,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,952 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,824 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,720 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 46,272 miles

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

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

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 UYY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

YH12 UYY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YH12 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 UYY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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