MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower sml oil seepage.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front wishbone bush slightly worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FRONT NUMBER PLATE WEATHERED
OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING MISSING / TEMPORARY MIRROR FITTED
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT NUMBER PLATE WEATHERED
OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING MISSING / TEMPORARY MIRROR FITTED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FRONT NUMBER PLATE WEATHERED
NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER DAMAGED
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FRONT NUMBER PLATE WEATHERED
NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER DAMAGED
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear seat-belt anchorage casing deteriorated but functioning as intended
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush deteriorated yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear seat-belt anchorage casing deteriorated but functioning as intended
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres perished and cracked ,recommend changing.
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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BT12 OBW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 OBW, 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 OBW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 July 2012.
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