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WJ12 JFY

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,754 mi
Last recorded80,754 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JFY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,754 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 74,958 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Pass 11 Dec 2023 70,643 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 70,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working BOTH // can not be tested as washers not working at time of mot (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to body poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to body in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2021 57,668 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 57,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,455 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,768 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,744 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 40,745 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,335 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 26,335 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,312 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 16,257 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 JFY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

WJ12 JFY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is WJ12 JFY safe to buy?

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