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BG12 NKW

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,165 mi
Last recorded59,165 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NKW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,165 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 59,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 55,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 52,525 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 49,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 46,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 42,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 39,707 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 35,486 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both delaminating slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 31,751 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 31,751 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 27,834 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 18,141 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 NKW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 BG12 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

BG12 NKW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BG12 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 NKW 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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