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WN12 ZWC

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,329 mi
Last recorded43,329 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ZWC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 43,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,030 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,637 miles

Advise both rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 42,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,270 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner faces badly corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,246 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 40,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front - inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 37,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front - inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre light cracking on side wall also inner edge becoming misshapen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre light cracking on side wall also inner edge becoming misshapen

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,036 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 ZWC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

WN12 ZWC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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The MOT history for WN12 ZWC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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