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BK12 ZXZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,156 mi
Last recorded56,156 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZXZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 56,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF & OSF across shockers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All 4 indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSF side repeaters showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Front track rod ends and inner tie rods corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and all attachments corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,507 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,608 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 47,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 40,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 34,936 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,826 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2018 23,639 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 11,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,604 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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BK12 ZXZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZXZ, 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 BK12 ZXZ registered?

BK12 ZXZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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