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BP12 ZHF

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 ZHF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 160,453 miles

Engine Covers & undertrays fitted

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 160,423 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine Covers & undertrays fitted

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,933 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged but sharp edges taped over when tested

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged and broken and taped up but not affecting light output

Offside washer jet working but poorly

engine cover and undertray fitted

park brake lever has low reserve travel

Fail 26 Sep 2019 130,933 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged but sharp edges taped over when tested

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged and broken and taped up but not affecting light output

Offside washer jet working but poorly

engine cover and undertray fitted

park brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,221 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,745 miles

offside rear brakes showing some distortion.

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,929 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,715 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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BP12 ZHF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 BP12 ZHF, 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 BP12 ZHF registered?

BP12 ZHF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BP12 ZHF safe to buy?

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