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AE12 BYD

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,309 mi
Last recorded71,309 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 BYD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 71,309 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,862 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 59,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres tread under 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,265 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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AE12 BYD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE12 BYD, 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 AE12 BYD registered?

AE12 BYD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is AE12 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 BYD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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