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B20 DJT

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,799 mi
Last recorded49,799 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DJT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 49,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 46,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 44,187 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,407 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 37,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,239 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,043 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 27,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,337 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 5,983 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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B20 DJT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B20 DJT, 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 B20 DJT?

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What year was B20 DJT registered?

B20 DJT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is B20 DJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 DJT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B20 DJT have outstanding finance?

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