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BJ62 CWZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,421 mi
Last recorded124,421 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 CWZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 124,421 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 124,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,402 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 114,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,529 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 105,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,534 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,950 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,019 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 59,785 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,188 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,857 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 46,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,688 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 38,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ62 CWZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ62 CWZ, 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

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What year was BJ62 CWZ registered?

BJ62 CWZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is BJ62 CWZ safe to buy?

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