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GL61 NZJ

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,844 mi
Last recorded19,844 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 NZJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 19,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2025 19,815 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 19,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 19,262 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 18,529 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 17,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 15,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 14,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 12,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 11,046 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 9,595 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 8,117 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 6,419 miles

All four tyres have cracking on the outer walls.

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 4,151 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 4,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL61 NZJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL61 NZJ, 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

How do I check the history of GL61 NZJ?

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What year was GL61 NZJ registered?

GL61 NZJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is GL61 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 NZJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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