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BG12 NKM

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NKM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 101,666 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Handbrake slightly high but holding, may require adjustment

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 101,666 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Handbrake slightly high but holding, may require adjustment

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,233 miles

Windscreen washer fluid greasy, recommend changing.

Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,393 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 91,393 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,311 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,882 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 50,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,050 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 46,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 33,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low please keep checked (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low please keep checked (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2016 33,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low please keep checked (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low please keep checked (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,845 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 18,845 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 NKM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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