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BL12 HHX

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,684 mi
Last recorded146,684 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HHX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 146,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 137,671 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres stepped on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2020 137,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2019 125,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

grease around nearside front inner cv joint gaiter

Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,047 miles

nearside front inner cv joint gaiter leaking grease

Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt also lower balljoint dustcover slightly damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlight slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2016 89,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Nearside Rear uneven tyre wear on inner shoulder/tread deteriorated/cut 205/55/16

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2016 89,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear uneven tyre wear on inner shoulder/tread deteriorated/cut 205/55/16

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2015 66,734 miles

Rear 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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BL12 HHX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL12 HHX, 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 BL12 HHX registered?

BL12 HHX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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