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GX12 KPL

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,915 mi
Last recorded121,915 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 KPL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 121,915 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & rear (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 121,915 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 121,910 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 113,372 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 113,372 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 108,187 miles

Offside Front brake pads low 2-3mm

Fail 21 Dec 2023 108,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front brake pads low 2-3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,068 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 99,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,193 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 91,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,054 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 89,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,834 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,666 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,804 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,428 miles

both rear tyres worn below 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,556 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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GX12 KPL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX12 KPL, 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 GX12 KPL registered?

GX12 KPL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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