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DG12 WZV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,135 mi
Last recorded87,135 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 WZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 87,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,651 miles

slight free play on park brake lever (nearside rear brake binding slightly) advise brake service

Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 83,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,221 miles

Front BOTH tyres wearing inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH arm front bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer tyre wall scrubbed

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,903 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 77,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,610 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,098 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 61,098 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,867 miles

front and rear discs in a poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,304 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 11 Apr 2016 32,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG12 WZV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc 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 DG12 WZV, 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

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What year was DG12 WZV registered?

DG12 WZV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is DG12 WZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 WZV 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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