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GF12 VMH

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,708 mi
Last recorded113,708 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 VMH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 113,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,446 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 101,446 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT= 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT= 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 70,792 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 70,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 62,586 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted covering/concealing testable items

Fail 9 Apr 2020 62,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge and devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge and devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge and devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Under tray fitted covering/concealing testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,526 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 52,523 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 47,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 41,161 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2016 33,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 33,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 26,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VMH is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White 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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

GF12 VMH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GF12 VMH safe to buy?

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