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AP12 WBA

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,062 mi
Last recorded87,062 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 WBA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,062 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,970 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,360 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 63,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,007 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 46,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 41,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,343 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 26,343 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 17,508 miles

rear pads obsecured by calipers

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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AP12 WBA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP12 WBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP12 WBA registered?

AP12 WBA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AP12 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 WBA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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