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GL12 ETJ

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,759 mi
Last recorded176,759 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 ETJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 176,759 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2025 171,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both lamps (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 171,925 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level close to minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both lamps (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage or leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 164,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 164,524 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Pass 2 Mar 2023 151,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Fail 1 Mar 2023 151,050 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 140,521 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Feb 2022 140,521 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,819 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 119,108 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 118,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease/may need new securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge/advise replace this tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,577 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 92,575 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,335 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 56,583 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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GL12 ETJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL12 ETJ, 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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GL12 ETJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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