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GJ12 FFV

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,609 mi
Last recorded185,609 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 FFV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 185,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 167,729 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 151,646 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 151,646 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 135,656 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 119,445 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 111,318 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,993 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,708 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 46,708 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,957 miles

front wipers smearing

osr tyre slightly cracking/perished

Fail 4 Apr 2017 27,933 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wipers smearing

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

osr tyre slightly cracking/perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,088 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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GJ12 FFV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ12 FFV, 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 GJ12 FFV registered?

GJ12 FFV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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