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G3 HBG

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,446 mi
Last recorded52,446 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 HBG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 52,446 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 48,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,124 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 46,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 44,001 miles

front position lamps permanently disconnected. Pass & advise - reference Wendy DVSA helpline

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,399 miles

front position lamps permanently disconnected. Pass & advise - reference Paddy DVSA help line

Fail 22 Sep 2020 42,388 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 39,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,179 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 35,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,464 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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G3 HBG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G3 HBG, 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 G3 HBG registered?

G3 HBG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 November 2012.

Is G3 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 HBG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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