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FH12 WRC

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,233 mi
Last recorded120,233 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 WRC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 120,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,542 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 111,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,089 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 86,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,828 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 29,358 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 29,358 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,044 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 22,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FH12 WRC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH12 WRC, 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 FH12 WRC registered?

FH12 WRC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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