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EF12 WFT

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,108 mi
Last recorded166,108 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 WFT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 166,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 162,791 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 156,110 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 156,110 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 149,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s, n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 149,589 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s, n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 138,446 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,491 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,021 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play appears to be at maximum ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

no reasonable access to check for spare tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2017 43,021 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play appears to be at maximum ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added fluid to reservoir, no further fault found (8.2.3)

covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

no reasonable access to check for spare tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,066 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 33,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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EF12 WFT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF12 WFT, 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 EF12 WFT registered?

EF12 WFT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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