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BP12 ZHG

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,998 mi
Last recorded186,998 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 186,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 166,598 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 162,570 miles

emission to clean

Fail 21 Nov 2017 162,566 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

emission to clean

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder scrubbed bald and castellated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,153 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 126,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 101,817 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,817 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZHG 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 66.7%.

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 BP12 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

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

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