2012 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · SD62 YLJ
2012 KIA Ceed (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 69,412 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SD62 YLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 69,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SD62 YLJ Mileage History
- 28/10/202245,490 mi
- 25/10/202353,819 mi+8,329 mi
- 28/10/202461,183 mi+7,364 mi
- 28/10/202461,184 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/202569,412 mi+8,228 mi
Average of roughly 8,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD62 YLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (SD62 YLJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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