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GL12 VGP

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VGP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,853 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 62,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,599 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,728 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,481 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,226 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with DRL (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,353 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,000 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 VGP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 GL12 VGP, 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 GL12 VGP registered?

GL12 VGP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is GL12 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 VGP 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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