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EJ12 BCK

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,378 mi
Last recorded61,378 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 BCK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 61,378 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 61,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 57,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 49,919 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 49,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge & slightly worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 40,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,341 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,071 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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EJ12 BCK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black 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 EJ12 BCK, 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 EJ12 BCK registered?

EJ12 BCK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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