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WK62 XLX

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,259 mi
Last recorded164,259 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 XLX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 164,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 158,641 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear track control arms, outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 151,135 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 138,883 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 118,424 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 85,696 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,289 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 80,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,366 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,903 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 33,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WK62 XLX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK62 XLX, 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 WK62 XLX registered?

WK62 XLX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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