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GV12 FTU

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,833 mi
Last recorded93,833 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 FTU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,099 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 85,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,723 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 82,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2020 81,162 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,334 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not dimming down on operation of position light switch. Also daytime running light flickering

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front flickering on sidelight operation

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,396 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,396 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 70,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,989 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 45,909 miles

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

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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GV12 FTU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 GV12 FTU, 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 GV12 FTU registered?

GV12 FTU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is GV12 FTU safe to buy?

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