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WD12 UHF

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,927 mi
Last recorded102,927 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 UHF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,927 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides and hard to see (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 102,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides and hard to see (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,571 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 92,588 miles

steering and suspension noisy {front}

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides look low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ok at time of test [just] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ok at time of test [just] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes unbonded [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ok at time of test [just] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ok at time of test [just] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes unbonded [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,368 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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WD12 UHF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WD12 UHF, 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 WD12 UHF registered?

WD12 UHF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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