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FR12 WYB

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,344 mi
Last recorded169,344 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 WYB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 169,344 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 151,294 miles

fuel tank slightly damp with diesel

hand brake free travel evedent

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm front bushes - o/s/f at limit of wear acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted/slight damage (chaffed) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bearing rough when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily cracked - recommend to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,058 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 109,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,102 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,632 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,347 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

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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FR12 WYB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FR12 WYB, 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 FR12 WYB registered?

FR12 WYB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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