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SV12 BJO

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,729 mi
Last recorded53,729 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 BJO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 53,726 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at steering rack mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,485 miles

Aux belt worn

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone-chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 48,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,912 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,536 miles

N/S/R brake disc slightly corroded

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

O/S wiper slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sidewalls of both rear tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in places (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 28,833 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in places (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs rusty at edges

drag on both rear brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SV12 BJO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SV12 BJO, 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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SV12 BJO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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