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AU12 WBM

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,336 mi
Last recorded112,336 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WBM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 112,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 107,873 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake lazy (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil topped up by 2 litre

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 103,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake lazy (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil topped up by 2 litre

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,001 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 93,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,985 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 68,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,413 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 50,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2017 36,227 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,366 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2015 17,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WBM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBM, 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 AU12 WBM registered?

AU12 WBM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AU12 WBM safe to buy?

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