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GF12 GVJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,921 mi
Last recorded122,921 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 GVJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 122,921 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 113,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 113,100 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 106,381 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,283 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,671 miles

Handbrake close to end of travel, only just meets requirements

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,652 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 85,652 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Towbar wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,185 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged, lense repaired with tape. Not showing white light at time of test (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack low down on N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged, lense repaired with tape. Not showing white light at time of test (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge, advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack low down on N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,173 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,131 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,304 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GF12 GVJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 GF12 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 GF12 GVJ registered?

GF12 GVJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is GF12 GVJ safe to buy?

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