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BG12 OSX

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OSX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 135,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 135,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And worn on the inner edge ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,313 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2016 105,306 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 99,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside screenwasher jet low

Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

screenwash spraying low on windscreen

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 OSX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

BG12 OSX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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