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BP12 ZZF

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

283,974 mi
Last recorded283,974 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 283,974 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2025 274,472 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 263,762 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 252,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 240,667 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 227,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 212,302 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 212,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front fog lamps not working

steering very notchy and noisy

Pass 15 Nov 2022 198,925 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 186,182 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 181,655 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 176,697 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 176,684 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 169,784 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,248 miles

Offside Rear Inner worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2018 139,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 125,517 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 ZZF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

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

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