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GF12 LVC

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,776 mi
Last recorded107,776 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 LVC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 107,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside - tread wearing thin close to cord material at the edges !! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside - tread wearing thin at the inner edges ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 95,224 miles

rear tyres - have been wearing inner edges !

Fail 3 Jul 2025 95,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 83,381 miles

Front Brake pads aprrox 3mm

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,623 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 60,091 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 60,091 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSCURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 59,551 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 59,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSCURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,366 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 34,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,697 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,011 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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GF12 LVC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF12 LVC, 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 LVC registered?

GF12 LVC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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