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GF12 VRD

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,824 mi
Last recorded137,824 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 VRD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 137,824 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 124,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 124,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 111,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 19 Dec 2022 102,069 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Fail 19 Dec 2022 102,069 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Pass 18 Dec 2021 93,255 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

chip to windscreen

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2021 93,227 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

chip to windscreen

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

chip in front windscreen

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

chip in front windscreen

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,974 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,263 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 61,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 49,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit 1.7mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,369 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 23,877 miles

offside front windscreen has a chip outside of zone a less than 10cm in diameter

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 VRD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

GF12 VRD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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