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BE03 BOW

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,739 mi
Last recorded42,739 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE03 BOW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 42,739 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 39,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 37,996 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

Pass 15 Dec 2022 37,053 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 34,467 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 30,766 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 30,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush split+adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 18 Dec 2018 28,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 21 Dec 2017 25,529 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2016 22,609 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,334 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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BE03 BOW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel 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 BE03 BOW, 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 BE03 BOW registered?

BE03 BOW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is BE03 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE03 BOW 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.

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