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W40 KEB

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,660 mi
Last recorded146,660 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 KEB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 146,660 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 140,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 127,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,129 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 99,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 82,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,811 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 66,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,893 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Jan 2017 57,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,646 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W40 KEB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W40 KEB, 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 W40 KEB registered?

W40 KEB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is W40 KEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 KEB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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