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GJ12 GYF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,923 mi
Last recorded149,923 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 GYF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 149,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 141,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 132,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 125,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 117,682 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 109,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 102,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,267 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,291 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 GYF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ12 GYF, 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

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What year was GJ12 GYF registered?

GJ12 GYF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is GJ12 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 GYF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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