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GV12 KWA

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,622 mi
Last recorded71,622 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 71,622 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 71,620 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 63,040 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 63,038 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished amd slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 49,195 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 42,145 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 42,143 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 34,806 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 29,673 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 22,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,224 miles

Nearside Rear tyre- wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 13,645 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 13,645 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by the daytime running lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,018 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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GV12 KWA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 GV12 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

GV12 KWA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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