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BN61 PLF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,216 mi
Last recorded164,216 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 PLF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 164,216 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 155,684 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 151,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,736 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing recommend (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 125,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,085 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 75,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 38,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 38,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,228 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r ( unable to inspect adult belt)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,348 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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BN61 PLF 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 BN61 PLF, 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 BN61 PLF registered?

BN61 PLF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is BN61 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 PLF 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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