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BT61 CCV

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,483 mi
Last recorded152,483 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 CCV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 152,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 145,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 21 Mar 2023 128,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear mains (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 110,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,349 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 60,880 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,934 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 15,667 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 15,667 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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BT61 CCV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT61 CCV, 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 BT61 CCV registered?

BT61 CCV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is BT61 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 CCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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