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WP12 XNG

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,356 mi
Last recorded49,356 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 XNG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 49,356 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 46,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm, worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 42,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 35,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 32,396 miles

both rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 26,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,057 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 19,057 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working also flashing on and off (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 11,596 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 5,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 1,901 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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WP12 XNG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WP12 XNG, 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

How do I check the history of WP12 XNG?

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What year was WP12 XNG registered?

WP12 XNG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is WP12 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 XNG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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