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WN12 UAV

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,334 mi
Last recorded117,334 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 UAV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 117,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm FRONT bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S/F inner steering arm worn ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inside edges worn, 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2024 108,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge worn & cut, 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inside edges worn, 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,589 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 99,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,748 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 88,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,620 miles

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

Offside Front Check Strap Missing

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 78,620 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Check Strap Missing

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 69,567 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,083 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 62,083 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,024 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,023 miles

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,792 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 23,615 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front wire showing (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,967 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 UAV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

WN12 UAV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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