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BV62 RUO

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,390 mi
Last recorded137,390 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 RUO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 137,390 miles

difficulty to engage gears new clutch required

Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,405 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2 mm offside rear 3 mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 115,405 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2 mm offside rear 3 mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 102,434 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 102,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 78,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,321 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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BV62 RUO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV62 RUO, 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 BV62 RUO registered?

BV62 RUO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BV62 RUO safe to buy?

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