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WK62 YWD

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,652 mi
Last recorded101,652 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 YWD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 101,652 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,306 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 100,306 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,163 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 67,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,268 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,742 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 38,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,181 miles

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,000 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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WK62 YWD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

WK62 YWD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is WK62 YWD safe to buy?

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