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WU12 HCN

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,305 mi
Last recorded44,305 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HCN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 44,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,113 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 41,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 36,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 17,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 12,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 10,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,474 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 8,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,000 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 HCN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU12 HCN, 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

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What year was WU12 HCN registered?

WU12 HCN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is WU12 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 HCN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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