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WO12 KNU

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,615 mi
Last recorded124,615 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO12 KNU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 124,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,111 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 109,100 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,570 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,734 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,377 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,377 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 86,235 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 86,235 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 79,413 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 79,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 KNU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

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

Is WO12 KNU safe to buy?

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