2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · YW12 LCN
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 138,147 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW12 LCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2024
- 138,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW12 LCN 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 (YW12 LCN) between May 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YW12 LCN Mileage History
- 14/05/2022110,194 mi
- 09/09/2022113,517 mi+3,323 mi
- 29/08/2023126,235 mi+12,718 mi
- 29/08/2023126,235 mi
- 16/09/2024138,147 mi+11,912 mi
Average of roughly 11,926 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: Below 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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