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BT61 TKJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 TKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 103,186 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,443 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 98,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,051 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

water coolant low

Pass 31 Dec 2021 109,285 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 19 Dec 2020 93,551 miles

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

Offside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 91,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 TKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TKJ, 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 BT61 TKJ registered?

BT61 TKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is BT61 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 TKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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