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WK12 XYW

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,588 mi
Last recorded126,588 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XYW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 126,588 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 114,571 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,679 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 110,677 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 109,549 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,964 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 101,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive boot leaking slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre becoming stepped

clutch biting point close to floor

handbrake travel high

Fail 6 Jun 2018 78,281 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Inner drive boot leaking slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre becoming stepped

clutch biting point close to floor

Pass 22 May 2017 62,628 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,701 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit +offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit +offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,440 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 31,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edge.

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 XYW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XYW, 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 WK12 XYW registered?

WK12 XYW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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