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GJ12 HKB

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,937 mi
Last recorded177,937 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 177,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 177,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 152,852 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 152,852 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre n/s/r has screw in tread ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 138,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 120,009 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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 11 Oct 2018 93,504 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 93,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,174 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 39,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,118 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,961 miles

n/s/f inner CV joint boot, damp!

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 HKB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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