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BD12 WXC

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,427 mi
Last recorded57,427 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WXC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 57,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,852 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 52,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,517 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,515 miles

Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,176 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 42,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,503 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,999 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 32,004 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 32,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,110 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,097 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 WXC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXC, 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 BD12 WXC?

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What year was BD12 WXC registered?

BD12 WXC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is BD12 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 WXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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