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WL12 HHD

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HHD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 119,618 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 119,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 109,318 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 100,400 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 91,895 miles

Both rear trailing arms front bushes are worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,432 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 83,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,211 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Fail 11 Jun 2021 74,134 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS INNER EDGE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,810 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 44,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 35,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,935 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,838 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 16,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HHD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red 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 HHD, 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 WL12 HHD registered?

WL12 HHD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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