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BG12 OVB

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,217 mi
Last recorded131,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OVB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 131,217 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 130,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 115,050 miles

both front tyre's bald on inner edge

both rear tyre's stepped

Pass 13 May 2020 100,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 91,065 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 91,064 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 79,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 69,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 57,206 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 57,206 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 43,125 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 OVB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 OVB registered?

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

Is BG12 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 OVB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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