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BT10 DJT

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,386 mi
Last recorded105,386 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 DJT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 105,386 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 105,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened red caused by heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,820 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 95,820 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,324 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 69,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,743 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,735 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,937 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,204 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,205 miles

rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undershields fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,064 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 24,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BT10 DJT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT10 DJT, 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

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What year was BT10 DJT registered?

BT10 DJT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is BT10 DJT safe to buy?

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