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BG12 KDF

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,272 mi
Last recorded175,272 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 175,272 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 174,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 169,654 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 163,982 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 163,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 152,065 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 152,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 137,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play to steering

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,239 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,639 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehilce components

Fail 27 Jun 2018 97,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehilce components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,974 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front Lower Arm Front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front Lower Arm front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front Lower Arm Front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front Lower Arm front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,121 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,006 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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BG12 KDF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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