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BJ12 PZX

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,981 mi
Last recorded96,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 PZX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 96,981 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,904 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 84,982 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,802 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,509 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 70,509 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,433 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front NAIL IN TYRE.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 47,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PZX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

BJ12 PZX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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