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GL12 RZY

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,272 mi
Last recorded55,272 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 RZY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 55,272 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2025 45,860 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn or joint (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 35,069 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 34,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 24,169 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 17,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,822 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 12,767 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 11,119 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 6,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 1,555 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 27,204 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 May 2016 9,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 4,690 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 RZY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL12 RZY, 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 GL12 RZY registered?

GL12 RZY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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