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WL61 FAF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,835 mi
Last recorded94,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 FAF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,835 miles

Rear suspension corroded in areas

front brake discs and pads getting worn (recommend attention)

unable to see rear brake pads to judge wear

Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,098 miles

Front brake discs and brake pads getting worn (recommend attention)

both front tyres worn on edges

unable to see rear brake pads to judge wear

Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,250 miles

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

unable to see rear brake pads to judge wear

Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,033 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 77,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2022 71,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,326 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 67,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,519 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 63,516 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,149 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter inner clip loose .

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,366 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 48,366 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,060 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,741 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,550 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 35,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WL61 FAF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL61 FAF, 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 WL61 FAF registered?

WL61 FAF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is WL61 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL61 FAF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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