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BP12 ZKU

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,715 mi
Last recorded72,715 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,715 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 72,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,163 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,108 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 ZKU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

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

Is BP12 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP12 ZKU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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