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WN12 BZS

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,796 mi
Last recorded218,796 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 BZS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 218,796 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 218,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 197,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 183,331 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 168,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 160,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 71,291 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

rev counter, fuel/ coolant gauge etc not working

Pass 10 Jan 2020 116,103 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 116,054 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 116,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,954 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 115,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,000 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 111,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,365 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 BZS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN12 BZS registered?

WN12 BZS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WN12 BZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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