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GL61 RYF

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,210 mi
Last recorded119,210 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 RYF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 119,210 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 115,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,832 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,393 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 103,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,153 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 84,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot clip letting grease out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus bald on inner edge 225/45ZR17 94 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,977 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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GL61 RYF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White 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 GL61 RYF, 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 GL61 RYF registered?

GL61 RYF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is GL61 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 RYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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