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GF12 VPV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,683 mi
Last recorded92,683 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 92,683 miles

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

Front steering rack is noisy when turning.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 76,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 74,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,995 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,179 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,688 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 61,647 miles

parking brake effort low. 17%

Pass 2 May 2019 56,297 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 56,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2018 50,456 miles

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2017 43,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 38,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn right to min. limit. pads 2/3 worn.discs rather worn. wiper blades worn.

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 VPV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPV, 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

How do I check the history of GF12 VPV?

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What year was GF12 VPV registered?

GF12 VPV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GF12 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 VPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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