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WN12 KNB

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,841 mi
Last recorded62,841 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 KNB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,841 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Small part of metal in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Small part of metal in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 60,408 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 57,762 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 57,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner tread worn more so (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, inner tread worn more so (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,725 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and uneven tread

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Uneven wear to inner of rear tyres

Fail 21 Mar 2019 43,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Uneven wear to inner of rear tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,680 miles

front offside and front nearside tyres worn smooth inner edges

rear offside and rear nearside tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Uneven wear to rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,496 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,272 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 KNB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNB, 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 KNB registered?

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

Is WN12 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 KNB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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