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AO12 WGM

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,854 mi
Last recorded51,854 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WGM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 51,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 51,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides inner edges and both slight perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides and both slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 37,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,925 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,392 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 24,769 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no smoke reading detected

Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,945 miles

all tyres perrished

Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,613 miles

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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AO12 WGM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO12 WGM, 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.

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What year was AO12 WGM registered?

AO12 WGM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is AO12 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 WGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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