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WK62 YWG

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,902 mi
Last recorded128,902 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 YWG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 128,902 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 128,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 127,288 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 127,287 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 124,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 122,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 119,469 miles

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

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

O/S Daylight Running Lamp Inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,757 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 116,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 114,704 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 114,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 113,153 miles

Front tyres getting low 3/4mm

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,071 miles

Nearside day time running lamp inoperative

Fail 24 Sep 2015 70,071 miles

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

Nearside day time running lamp inoperative

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

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 YWG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WK62 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

WK62 YWG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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