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GJ12 HVT

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,807 mi
Last recorded119,807 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,807 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 119,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,162 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,545 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 80,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,736 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,209 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 33,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,773 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 HVT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

GJ12 HVT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is GJ12 HVT safe to buy?

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