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WL12 HHP

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,901 mi
Last recorded203,901 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 203,901 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 203,901 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 189,090 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 181,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 172,850 miles

clutch master leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2021 172,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch master leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2020 155,362 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edge (inside) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 155,362 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edge (inside) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,412 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,382 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline fail (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 84,382 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline fail (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,811 miles

Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2016 53,811 miles

Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 HHP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

WL12 HHP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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