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GF61 NVJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,267 mi
Last recorded171,267 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 NVJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 171,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 169,190 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 169,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 152,464 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 152,464 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 133,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning number plate light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 118,041 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 118,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,800 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 96,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,180 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 77,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,337 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 36,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 18,030 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)

sidewalls on both front tyres worn and damaged

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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GF61 NVJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 GF61 NVJ, 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 GF61 NVJ registered?

GF61 NVJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is GF61 NVJ safe to buy?

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