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WG12 TCV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,650 mi
Last recorded93,650 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 93,650 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 86,594 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 78,550 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,018 miles

slight seepage of greasefrom nearside inner cv boot

Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,751 miles

slight seepage of grease from offside and nearside inner cv boots

Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,751 miles

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

slight seepage of grease from offside and nearside inner cv boots

Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,157 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,312 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,983 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,618 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,643 miles

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,722 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 TCV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

WG12 TCV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is WG12 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 TCV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG12 TCV have outstanding finance?

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