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BJ12 FYW

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,192 mi
Last recorded98,192 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FYW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 98,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 92,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,715 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,939 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 80,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator in wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,515 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,208 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 10 Apr 2019 63,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

feathering to o/s/r tyre

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,688 miles

front and rear brake pad wear

Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,497 miles

Front brake pad and disc wear

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside tread

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inside tread

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 16,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,832 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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BJ12 FYW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ12 FYW, 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 BJ12 FYW registered?

BJ12 FYW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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