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GKS 451

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,800 mi
Last recorded104,800 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKS 451
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 104,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge .......

Pass 24 Aug 2024 96,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 91,571 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,524 miles

trays nd covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Aug 2021 82,619 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 82,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,865 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,734 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,560 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2016 37,401 miles

slight perishing on all tyres

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,031 miles

nsf tyre wearing unevenly

osf tyre wearing unevenly

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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GKS 451 is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GKS 451, 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 GKS 451 registered?

GKS 451 is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is GKS 451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKS 451 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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