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WU12 KLX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,085 mi
Last recorded112,085 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 112,085 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 91,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (205/55/R16V) (4.1.E.1)

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray fitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (205/55/R16V) (4.1.E.1)

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (205/55/R16V) (4.1.E.1)

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions no peak detected.

rear tyres slight wear inner edges.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 70,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions no peak detected.

rear tyres slight wear inner edges.

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 KLX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KLX, 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 WU12 KLX?

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What year was WU12 KLX registered?

WU12 KLX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is WU12 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 KLX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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