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WG12 YGR

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,797 mi
Last recorded119,797 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YGR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,797 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 119,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,924 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 98,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 86,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,834 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

Fail 28 Feb 2018 71,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,870 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 56,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,058 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 YGR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YGR, 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 WG12 YGR registered?

WG12 YGR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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