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GP12 OLV

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

226,943 mi
Last recorded226,943 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP12 OLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 226,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2024 226,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT LAMPS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 178,006 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 178,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 129,244 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 129,244 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 128,801 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 128,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 121,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,587 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,671 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,648 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2015 64,648 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

front brake discs worn lipped and pitted on inner face

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,309 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 50,309 miles

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

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

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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GP12 OLV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP12 OLV, 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 GP12 OLV registered?

GP12 OLV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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