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WL12 KZR

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,836 mi
Last recorded145,836 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 KZR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 145,836 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 145,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished in tread and inner sidewall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 145,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished in tread and inner sidewall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 141,070 miles

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

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

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 1 Mar 2024 141,470 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 29 Feb 2024 141,069 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 136,304 miles

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

Underfloor Covers & Undertrays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection of Components

Fail 1 Mar 2023 136,304 miles

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

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))

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

Underfloor Covers & Undertrays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection of Components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 132,016 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 132,016 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 126,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 126,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 119,319 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 119,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 107,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,558 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 87,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 69,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,838 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 KZR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KZR, 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 KZR registered?

WL12 KZR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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