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GJ62 YLW

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,363 mi
Last recorded79,363 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 YLW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 79,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 73,660 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 73,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,236 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 55,016 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,071 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,155 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 26,407 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,757 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 YLW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ62 YLW registered?

GJ62 YLW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GJ62 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 YLW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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