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GJ62 VLT

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,127 mi
Last recorded81,127 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VLT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 81,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 68,918 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 68,918 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,389 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,229 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,765 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,896 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 29 Mar 2019 45,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 5 Apr 2018 41,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,090 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,252 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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GJ62 VLT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ62 VLT, 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 GJ62 VLT registered?

GJ62 VLT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is GJ62 VLT safe to buy?

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