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BJ12 FYX

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,540 mi
Last recorded133,540 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FYX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 133,540 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 133,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 125,914 miles

rear suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 15 May 2025 125,912 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2024 117,295 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 108,738 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 108,738 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 102,779 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 102,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 96,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

manufactures engine covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2021 96,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

manufactures engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,564 miles

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

engine cover tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,075 miles

manufactures engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

manufactures engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm ,bald on inner edge ,225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 66,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm ,bald on inner edge ,225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

clutch fluid below minimum

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be low (3.5.1g)

seepage of grease from nearside front inner cv gaiter

Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,068 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be low (3.5.1g)

seepage of grease from nearside front inner cv gaiter

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Fail 8 Mar 2016 41,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,295 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 FYX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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