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WN62 DWC

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,182 mi
Last recorded131,182 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 DWC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 131,182 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper. Bumper is not located correctly but is secure.

Offside Rear Quarter panel has accident damage on wheel arch.

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,793 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil springs

corrosion of o/s/f suspension coil springs

general corrosion front and rear suspension/subframe

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres excessively worn/bald on edges of tyre tyre getting low on tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre getting low on tread cracking/perishing

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2025 124,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil springs

corrosion of o/s/f suspension coil springs

general corrosion front and rear suspension/subframe

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres excessively worn/bald on edges of tyre tyre getting low on tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre getting low on tread cracking/perishing

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2024 122,330 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 122,033 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 112,986 miles

Nearside Front headlight dipped beam dim

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,391 miles

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

emissions FAS not detected

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,886 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 93,884 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,906 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,932 miles

Central Front engine and undertray fitted obscuring view to major components

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,946 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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WN62 DWC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 WN62 DWC, 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 WN62 DWC registered?

WN62 DWC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is WN62 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 DWC 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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