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BD12 LMV

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,407 mi
Last recorded59,407 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,407 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 59,123 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 59,123 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 57,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 52,966 miles

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

some cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 18 May 2022 52,966 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

some cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 26 May 2021 48,321 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 44,251 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both are badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 38,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 38,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 31,452 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge/ cracking

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 May 2018 31,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge/ cracking

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2017 24,544 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2016 19,520 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 19,518 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2015 11,120 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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BD12 LMV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BD12 LMV, 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 BD12 LMV registered?

BD12 LMV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 LMV safe to buy?

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