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WG12 CHC

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,486 mi
Last recorded125,486 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 CHC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 125,486 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 125,486 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 155,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and out of shape on inner edge suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 115,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and out of shape on inner edge suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,307 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 103,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,070 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 79,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front wipers smear

Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,370 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,369 miles

Front Inner Tyres badly worn

Nearside Inner Drive shaft cv boot leak grease

Rear Tyres badly perished

Wind screen has a scratch

Fail 21 Jun 2018 52,369 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyres badly worn

Nearside Inner Drive shaft cv boot leak grease

Rear Tyres badly perished

Wind screen has a scratch

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,238 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear tyres perished

Scratch on windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear tyres perished

Scratch on windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,746 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to perish,cracking between tread

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,873 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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WG12 CHC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG12 CHC, 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 WG12 CHC registered?

WG12 CHC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is WG12 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 CHC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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