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BG12 VAD

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,275 mi
Last recorded131,275 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VAD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 131,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 131,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 120,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,753 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 113,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,378 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 109,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 96,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 May 2019 96,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2018 89,990 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch worn

Pass 16 May 2016 72,103 miles

Offside washer jet not fully operational

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

Fail 16 May 2016 73,102 miles

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

Offside washer jet not fully operational

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

Pass 29 May 2015 66,640 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 66,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (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 VAD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

BG12 VAD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BG12 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VAD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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