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WJ12 JFO

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,056 mi
Last recorded87,056 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JFO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,056 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 76,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,858 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 69,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 53,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,681 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,604 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 6mm, inner tread starting to step (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 6mm, inner tread starting to step (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,975 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 31,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high white light in dazzle zone (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported towbar loom hanging down likely to snag (1.9.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JFO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

WJ12 JFO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is WJ12 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 JFO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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