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GF12 LVM

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,543 mi
Last recorded79,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 79,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 74,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,008 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 61,851 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,523 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

near side and off side rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 4 Jan 2021 56,523 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

nail in near side rear tyre

near side and off side rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,113 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 LVM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LVM, 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 GF12 LVM registered?

GF12 LVM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is GF12 LVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 LVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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