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GJ12 RYX

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,804 mi
Last recorded93,804 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 RYX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside suspension corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 93,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 91,900 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 84,789 miles

Engine oil level very low.

Pass 30 May 2022 72,140 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 72,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 64,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2021 64,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2019 42,700 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 42,700 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,194 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,359 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,871 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in it

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 28,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre nail in it

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,477 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 RYX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc 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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

GJ12 RYX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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