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BP12 ZHJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,401 mi
Last recorded120,401 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,401 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 120,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,375 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 116,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 112,864 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 109,523 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 109,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 105,670 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 101,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 101,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,596 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 97,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,602 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,426 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 69,426 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm and tread slightly perished

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,101 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 ZHJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

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

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