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BD61 AAK

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,960 mi
Last recorded121,960 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 AAK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 121,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 121,958 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 112,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,713 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 104,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,364 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,612 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BD61 AAK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD61 AAK, 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 BD61 AAK registered?

BD61 AAK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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