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WP61 CZD

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,063 mi
Last recorded145,063 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 CZD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 145,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 136,593 miles

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

Rear parking brake travel

Fail 4 Feb 2025 136,592 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road very large crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear parking brake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,835 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,841 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 73,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 66,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,644 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 28,853 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 18,662 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 17,058 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 17,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge on 1.6mm

Pass 17 Feb 2015 12,536 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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WP61 CZD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP61 CZD, 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 WP61 CZD registered?

WP61 CZD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is WP61 CZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 CZD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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