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DF12 WMZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,507 mi
Last recorded53,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 WMZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 53,507 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 53,507 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

high handbrake travel

Pass 29 May 2024 46,060 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 46,059 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 42,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 42,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 37,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 36,233 miles

child lock on o/s/r door

Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,904 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,909 miles

N,s,f inner cv boot slight misting of grease

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,826 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 22,772 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,161 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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DF12 WMZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF12 WMZ, 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 DF12 WMZ registered?

DF12 WMZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is DF12 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 WMZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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