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WU12 GZV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,870 mi
Last recorded91,870 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 GZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 91,870 miles

both front =wishbone ball joints heavily perished/ deteriorated

slight sticky n/s/r brake

Fail 20 Feb 2026 91,870 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front =wishbone ball joints heavily perished/ deteriorated

slight sticky n/s/r brake

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,515 miles

both front lower swivel ball joint boots perished

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Feb 2025 86,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower swivel ball joint boots perished

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,618 miles

both front wishbone ball joint boots perishing

both rear trailing arm bushes perished/ deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,059 miles

both front lower swivel rubber boots perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,052 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 72,051 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 67,255 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,570 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked with chalk ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 48,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,247 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 41,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,659 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,021 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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WU12 GZV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU12 GZV, 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 WU12 GZV registered?

WU12 GZV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is WU12 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 GZV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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