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BF62 SRZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,451 mi
Last recorded127,451 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 SRZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 127,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 111,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 99,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,845 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 86,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,253 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,422 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,607 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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BF62 SRZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BF62 SRZ, 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 BF62 SRZ registered?

BF62 SRZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BF62 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 SRZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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