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BN12 DUH

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,907 mi
Last recorded88,907 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DUH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,907 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,010 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 84,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 81,002 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,301 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,960 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 55,005 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 55,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam giving no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 44,137 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 44,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 32,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,033 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

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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BN12 DUH is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN12 DUH, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 DUH?

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What year was BN12 DUH registered?

BN12 DUH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BN12 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DUH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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