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EK12 GJF

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,131 mi
Last recorded91,131 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GJF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 91,131 miles

General corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 20 Dec 2024 91,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion to brake and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,856 miles

Car tested in wet weather

Front and rear subframe corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,698 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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EK12 GJF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EK12 GJF, 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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EK12 GJF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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