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AY12 WLC

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,396 mi
Last recorded138,396 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WLC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 138,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 120,564 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 120,564 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,461 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 106,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 102,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 97,403 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,466 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,332 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,773 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 50,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,472 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 32,472 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,045 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,510 miles

nsf tyre side wall damage

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 WLC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 AY12 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

AY12 WLC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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