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BG12 KCY

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,174 mi
Last recorded147,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 KCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 147,174 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 142,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 137,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 137,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2022 130,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear no plate dirty but still able to read

Rear no plate lights dim but working

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,195 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,725 miles

emissions to clean to register

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,780 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 96,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,482 miles

emissions to clean to be tested

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing very thin [3.5.1g] rear

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on the inner tread area

offside rear tyre worn on the inner tread area

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slight cracking/spliting

neaside front inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

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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BG12 KCY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 BG12 KCY, 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 BG12 KCY registered?

BG12 KCY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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