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FH61 GVJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,811 mi
Last recorded51,811 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 GVJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 51,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 46,237 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 39,685 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,458 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,134 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 23,981 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 23,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 18,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 17,368 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 17,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 15,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,515 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 13,513 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,920 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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FH61 GVJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH61 GVJ, 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 FH61 GVJ registered?

FH61 GVJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is FH61 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 GVJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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