2012 KIA Ceed 1.4L Diesel · YJ12 XGE
2012 KIA Ceed (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 139,065 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ12 XGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 139,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ12 XGE 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 (YJ12 XGE) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge on the treads and in”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs inner faces and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded/cloudy (4.1.2 (c))”.
YJ12 XGE Mileage History
- 17/08/2023120,232 mi
- 31/07/2024130,202 mi+9,970 mi
- 02/08/2024130,202 mi
- 15/08/2025139,062 mi+8,860 mi
- 19/08/2025139,065 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Ceed (JD)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- LED DRL and headlamp-unit failureModerate
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- CRDi clutch, DMF and DPF wearModerate
The diesels can cover big mileage, but city use and towing accelerate clutch, flywheel and DPF costs. Bargain JD diesels often hide a four-figure bill.
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