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GV12 SYF

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,772 mi
Last recorded46,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 46,772 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 43,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,861 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 30,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 30,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 30,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 27,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,447 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 25,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,332 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,701 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 18,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,047 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 15,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 10,823 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 10,823 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 16,579 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 SYF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV12 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

GV12 SYF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is GV12 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 SYF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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