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BJ12 OLW

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,751 mi
Last recorded65,751 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OLW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 65,751 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 64,116 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 51,055 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 47,958 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 45,143 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Excessively Perished Inner & Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Also Worn Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 41,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,208 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 34,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 34,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm bottom ball joint rubber has deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 28,282 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 28,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber torn and split (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,779 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has two nails in tread

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,618 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Fail 4 Mar 2016 21,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,367 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 OLW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ12 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

BJ12 OLW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is BJ12 OLW safe to buy?

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