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WN12 AGY

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,583 mi
Last recorded118,583 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 AGY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 118,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 118,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) and knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 100,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot clip

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering top bearing slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2023 100,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot clip

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering top bearing slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,430 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 93,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,589 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 85,550 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,409 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 77,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,885 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2019 65,885 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,039 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear n/s & o/s inner edges unevenly worn & perished (4.1.E.1)

emissions tested no output recorded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,039 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid they operate but not reaching screen area (weak) (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear n/s & o/s inner edges unevenly worn & perished (4.1.E.1)

emissions tested no output recorded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,848 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,940 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,903 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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WN12 AGY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WN12 AGY, 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 AGY registered?

WN12 AGY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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