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BL12 JPX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,840 mi
Last recorded141,840 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 JPX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 141,840 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 141,840 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 127,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,909 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 113,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,633 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,963 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,909 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 May 2019 56,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,834 miles

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,242 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 30,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,054 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,952 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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BL12 JPX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

BL12 JPX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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