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FL12 GZJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,200 mi
Last recorded170,200 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 GZJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 170,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 165,287 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 153,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,396 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 138,396 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 117,419 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 117,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 89,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,481 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,558 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 49,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,892 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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FL12 GZJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FL12 GZJ, 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 FL12 GZJ registered?

FL12 GZJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is FL12 GZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 GZJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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