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AY12 WKZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 98,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WKZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

AY12 WKZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is AY12 WKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 WKZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY12 WKZ have outstanding finance?

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