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BK12 MVZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 MVZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 73,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 50,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 9,492 miles

Nearside washer jet poor

Fail 14 Mar 2018 9,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,717 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,256 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted to adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,526 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2015 35,526 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BK12 MVZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK12 MVZ, 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 BK12 MVZ registered?

BK12 MVZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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