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WL12 DFD

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DFD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 77,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,470 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 63,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,795 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,700 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 62,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,327 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 60,325 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,803 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 50,815 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 44,728 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach chords

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,866 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not inspected (child seat fitted)

cut to offside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,202 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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WL12 DFD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 WL12 DFD, 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

How do I check the history of WL12 DFD?

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What year was WL12 DFD registered?

WL12 DFD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is WL12 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 DFD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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