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WJ12 DWV

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 DWV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 89,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake travel near end of adjustment

Fail 18 Feb 2026 89,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

park brake travel near end of adjustment

Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,343 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 77,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 67,663 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 67,663 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 49,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 34,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than or equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 34,673 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than or equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,338 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 31,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,386 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 27,386 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 21 Mar 2017 23,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,780 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 DWV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red 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 WJ12 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

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

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