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BSZ 2542

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,768 mi
Last recorded163,768 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 2542
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 163,768 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 148,577 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 136,033 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 135,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,530 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 121,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,189 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,431 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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BSZ 2542 is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSZ 2542, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BSZ 2542?

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What year was BSZ 2542 registered?

BSZ 2542 is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BSZ 2542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSZ 2542 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BSZ 2542 have outstanding finance?

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