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EK12 BWC

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,295 mi
Last recorded35,295 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 BWC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,295 miles

front wipers smearing

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,780 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,567 miles

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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EK12 BWC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK12 BWC, 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 EK12 BWC registered?

EK12 BWC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EK12 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 BWC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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