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WL12 DFX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,271 mi
Last recorded76,271 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DFX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2025 76,271 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,193 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 71,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 66,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 61,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,345 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,145 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 41,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,342 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,145 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,874 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 21,020 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 13,310 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 13,298 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DFX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL12 DFX, 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 DFX?

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What year was WL12 DFX registered?

WL12 DFX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is WL12 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 DFX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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