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VN12 ZWW

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,930 mi
Last recorded142,930 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ZWW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 142,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,868 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 69,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 64,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,652 miles

Both rear tyres splitting between treads and on side walls

Fail 8 Jun 2017 61,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres splitting between treads and on side walls

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,509 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 55,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,032 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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VN12 ZWW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN12 ZWW, 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 VN12 ZWW registered?

VN12 ZWW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is VN12 ZWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 ZWW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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