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GJ12 NVF

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,170 mi
Last recorded164,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 NVF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 164,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 164,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 141,591 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 141,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 119,321 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,574 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

parking brake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight parking brake travel

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,262 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,758 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 71,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,243 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,767 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 NVF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVF, 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 NVF registered?

GJ12 NVF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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