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WU12 JXV

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,317 mi
Last recorded157,317 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 JXV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 157,317 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2025 145,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 5 Apr 2024 142,761 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly o/s n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm / inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm / inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort but locks out,

Fail 2 Feb 2022 121,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm / inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm / inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 111,204 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2020 102,636 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,012 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,012 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,880 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres ageing,weathered,cracking and mishaped on inner sides

unable to see or measure condition of rear pads

Fail 11 Feb 2016 65,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres ageing,weathered,cracking and mishaped on inner sides

unable to see or measure condition of rear pads

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,627 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 JXV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU12 JXV, 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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WU12 JXV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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