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WG61 DBZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 DBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 102,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,560 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner treads

Fail 10 Jan 2025 94,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner treads

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,939 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 85,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,871 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 71,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,084 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,274 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 57,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,257 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 49,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald extreme inner edge, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 36,939 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

Front washers poor, still clearing screen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,808 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 24,497 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 24,497 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WG61 DBZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG61 DBZ, 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 WG61 DBZ registered?

WG61 DBZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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