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BG61 JBX

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,101 mi
Last recorded54,101 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 JBX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 54,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,183 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 44,484 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 44,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,409 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,530 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 10,478 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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BG61 JBX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BG61 JBX, 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

How do I check the history of BG61 JBX?

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What year was BG61 JBX registered?

BG61 JBX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is BG61 JBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 JBX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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