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BN12 HUA

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,112 mi
Last recorded159,112 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HUA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 159,112 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing and door damaged slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 158,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing and door damaged slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 143,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 143,095 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,699 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,735 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 104,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 225/45w17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 225/45w17

Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,740 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 34,739 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,490 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,552 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 23,551 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,121 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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BN12 HUA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HUA, 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 BN12 HUA registered?

BN12 HUA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is BN12 HUA safe to buy?

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