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GL61 UPX

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,465 mi
Last recorded151,465 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 UPX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 151,465 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 151,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 138,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 119,135 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 119,135 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 105,851 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,029 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,826 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 87,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,789 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,665 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,971 miles

Emissions to clean to register on gas analyser

Fail 27 Jan 2015 51,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions to clean to register on gas analyser

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 UPX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX?

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What year was GL61 UPX registered?

GL61 UPX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is GL61 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 UPX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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