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DA12 WJV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,434 mi
Last recorded27,434 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 27,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 22,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 20,837 miles

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,147 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 20,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 19,587 miles

Nearside Front nsf washer poor operation

Pass 15 May 2019 17,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 14,008 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 11,640 miles

Front washer jets starting to fail but at time of test , they was water getting on to the windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2016 9,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,432 miles

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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DA12 WJV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DA12 WJV, 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 DA12 WJV?

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What year was DA12 WJV registered?

DA12 WJV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is DA12 WJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 WJV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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