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BD12 VBJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,185 mi
Last recorded105,185 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VBJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 105,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 96,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 96,033 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 86,077 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,094 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs of Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at present

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 47,193 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,959 miles

Front chip in screen

Pass 13 Nov 2017 36,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly bent

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,401 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 VBJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD12 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

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

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