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WN12 UGD

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,875 mi
Last recorded188,875 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 188,875 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 181,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 174,057 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 174,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 166,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 158,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 150,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 145,090 miles

all prescribed areas and components slightly corroded

cover fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,034 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 132,034 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,774 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,723 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

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 UGD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGD, 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 UGD registered?

WN12 UGD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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