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WJ12 DWU

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 DWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 88,230 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 82,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,340 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen but within permitted limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension trailing arm bushes splitting but still serviceable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 64,702 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to split but serviceable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 64,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to split but serviceable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot weeping slightly at clip but still serviceable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush starting to peel away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both reg plates starting to deteriorate around the edges (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 45,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on outer edge

both front tyres on 3mm 205/55/16

Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,716 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavilily perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,292 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 DWU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

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

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