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WJ12 DWL

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,622 mi
Last recorded68,622 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 DWL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 68,622 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 68,621 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 65,039 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 65,039 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 51,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 47,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,544 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,808 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,987 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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WJ12 DWL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ12 DWL, 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 WJ12 DWL registered?

WJ12 DWL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WJ12 DWL safe to buy?

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