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AY12 WKX

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,687 mi
Last recorded132,687 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WKX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 132,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

coolant on min

Fail 14 Dec 2024 132,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

coolant on min

Pass 16 Dec 2023 124,656 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front lower suspention arm front bush starting to delaminate

windscreen damage

Pass 17 Dec 2022 117,347 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 117,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 109,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,493 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,957 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))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,466 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and uneven wear

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,503 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 56,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Feb 2015 38,828 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AY12 WKX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY12 WKX, 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 AY12 WKX registered?

AY12 WKX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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