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BT12 WRA

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,128 mi
Last recorded139,128 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 WRA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 139,128 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track arms

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

Pass 27 May 2025 136,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 134,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 129,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,587 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,202 miles

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

Rear brake discs scored and lipped,recommend changing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 49,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs scored and lipped,recommend changing

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

Rear brake discs scored and lipped,recommend changing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,538 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 WRA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT12 WRA, 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 BT12 WRA registered?

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

Is BT12 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 WRA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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