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GF12 VOP

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,654 mi
Last recorded118,654 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 118,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering makes a 'clonk' when changing direction. No play evident and function is not impaired.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 118,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering makes a 'clonk' when changing direction. No play evident and function is not impaired.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 111,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

power steering motor "clonks" when changing direction - no play evident.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,585 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 102,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 88,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tread - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 78,646 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 78,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 70,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 50,456 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance light source (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 May 2017 39,475 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 29,302 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,156 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 VOP 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 VOP, 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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GF12 VOP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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