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BG12 ZWT

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,497 mi
Last recorded106,497 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZWT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,497 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 98,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,124 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,639 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 36,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,972 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,631 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 ZWT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 ZWT, 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 ZWT registered?

BG12 ZWT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is BG12 ZWT safe to buy?

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