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BT12 FOV

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,160 mi
Last recorded133,160 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FOV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 133,160 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 132,882 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant level low, and cap removed when MOT carried out

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate corrode, and likely to detach

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 126,435 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 126,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 121,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface to rear suspension components

Fail 4 Jul 2023 121,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface to rear suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2022 118,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 118,846 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,629 miles

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,756 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 100,756 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,561 miles

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

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot worn but not split

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,993 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recommend Replacement - Very Low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 70,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,747 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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BT12 FOV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BT12 FOV, 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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BT12 FOV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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