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A212 BTS

2013 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA212 BTS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake not the best

Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,858 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 87,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,049 miles

Vehicle has undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,790 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 77,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,183 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.95mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 60,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.95mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,407 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 53,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,854 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 27 Sep 2017 39,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,799 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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A212 BTS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 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 A212 BTS, 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 13 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A212 BTS registered?

A212 BTS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is A212 BTS safe to buy?

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