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DG55 GAV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,157 mi
Last recorded61,157 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GAV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 61,157 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 53,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 48,473 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 48,473 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 45,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 17 May 2021 42,511 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 42,511 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,445 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jun 2017 27,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,779 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 22,779 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,941 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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DG55 GAV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG55 GAV, 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 DG55 GAV registered?

DG55 GAV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is DG55 GAV safe to buy?

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