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BF12 WTJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,239 mi
Last recorded45,239 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WTJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 45,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 44,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 40,706 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to testable items

Fail 25 Apr 2023 40,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2022 36,102 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,717 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 25,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,686 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 19,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,841 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,575 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R tyre has slight deformation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,293 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WTJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 BF12 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

BF12 WTJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is BF12 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WTJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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