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WL12 HFP

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,402 mi
Last recorded123,402 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HFP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 123,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 117,376 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 110,906 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 110,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,573 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,421 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 92,725 miles

Aux belt cracking

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,919 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,411 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 HFP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WL12 HFP, 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

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What year was WL12 HFP registered?

WL12 HFP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WL12 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 HFP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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