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WG12 CSO

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,461 mi
Last recorded70,461 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 CSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,461 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 70,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 67,803 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 67,803 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,063 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,975 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,201 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 37,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 30,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear and offside front tyres starting to perish and crack

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 CSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG12 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

WG12 CSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is WG12 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 CSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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