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AU12 WAA

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,285 mi
Last recorded66,285 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WAA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2026 66,285 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 54,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 47,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 11,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU12 WAA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU12 WAA, 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

How do I check the history of AU12 WAA?

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What year was AU12 WAA registered?

AU12 WAA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AU12 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 WAA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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