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BP12 ZKS

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,322 mi
Last recorded133,322 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 133,322 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 133,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not illuminate if position lamps on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not illuminate if position lamps on (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high level stop lamp illuminates with position lamps (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 129,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,916 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf,osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 12 Sep 2023 120,049 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 115,900 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 115,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,821 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,637 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,430 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre castellated

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,071 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,583 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 81,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,239 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,771 miles

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

under tray fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,140 miles

slight raer brake imbalance

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 ZKS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

BP12 ZKS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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