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WN12 AAX

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,563 mi
Last recorded149,563 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 AAX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 149,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 138,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 126,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,490 miles

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 15 Mar 2019 52,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,848 miles

offside front tyre has had puncture repaired very close too inner sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,370 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,973 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 24,447 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WN12 AAX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WN12 AAX, 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 WN12 AAX registered?

WN12 AAX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is WN12 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 AAX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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