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BF12 UTS

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,486 mi
Last recorded57,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UTS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 57,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Damaged: Advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,427 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 56,427 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,196 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 53,196 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 47,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,400 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 35,182 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 32,667 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 32,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 28,330 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,647 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished /cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 19,947 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2016 19,947 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 10,346 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 3,267 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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BF12 UTS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF12 UTS, 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 BF12 UTS registered?

BF12 UTS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 UTS safe to buy?

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