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G131 BEV

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,837 mi
Last recorded49,837 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 BEV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,331 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 47,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 47,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,708 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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G131 BEV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G131 BEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G131 BEV registered?

G131 BEV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is G131 BEV safe to buy?

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