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BV12 BHA

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,644 mi
Last recorded128,644 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 BHA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,644 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 128,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 123,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 123,819 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation Causing heavy imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight play also (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 119,065 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 115,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,008 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 112,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 110,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs slight ware lipped

Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,813 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 93,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 71,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV12 BHA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BV12 BHA, 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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BV12 BHA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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