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W6 OGW

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,708 mi
Last recorded120,708 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 OGW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 120,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 112,367 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 107,663 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,656 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,190 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 72,515 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,583 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 64,583 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,743 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,943 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,866 miles

under trays fitted

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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W6 OGW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W6 OGW, 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 W6 OGW registered?

W6 OGW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is W6 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 OGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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