2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · YA12 OKB
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 127,867 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA12 OKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 127,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA12 OKB 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 (YA12 OKB) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
YA12 OKB Mileage History
- 07/08/2024111,562 mi
- 09/08/2024111,568 mi+6 mi
- 29/08/2025118,990 mi+7,422 mi
- 08/09/2026127,867 mi+8,877 mi
- 08/09/2026127,867 mi
Average of roughly 7,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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