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BU12 BVS

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 BVS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,877 miles

rear seats presented down

Fail 16 Mar 2017 99,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear seats presented down

Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,470 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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BU12 BVS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU12 BVS, 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

How do I check the history of BU12 BVS?

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What year was BU12 BVS registered?

BU12 BVS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 April 2012.

Is BU12 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 BVS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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