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WO12 KLP

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,656 mi
Last recorded99,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO12 KLP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,656 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp bracket has damage but secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 99,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp bracket bolt missing but secure

Offside headlamp bracket has damage but secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 93,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog light bulb insure may require attention soon

Nearside Front head light dip beam has poor light

Offside Front upper head light bracket has damage but secure , may require attention, n/s/f the bracket bolt missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog light bulb insure may require attention soon

Nearside Front head light dip beam has poor light

Offside Front upper head light bracket has damage but secure , may require attention, n/s/f the bracket bolt missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 86,258 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 80,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 47,334 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 47,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WO12 KLP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WO12 KLP, 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 WO12 KLP registered?

WO12 KLP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is WO12 KLP safe to buy?

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