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WK12 XYT

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XYT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 115,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 100,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,929 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 94,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,490 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 89,490 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,552 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 64,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front tyres worn low on edges

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,927 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 76,633 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,339 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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WK12 XYT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK12 XYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK12 XYT registered?

WK12 XYT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WK12 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 XYT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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