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GY12 JGO

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,625 mi
Last recorded173,625 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 JGO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 173,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 164,840 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 161,811 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 146,088 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,222 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,940 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 119,912 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,586 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,256 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,574 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,928 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 24,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,222 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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GY12 JGO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc 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 GY12 JGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 JGO registered?

GY12 JGO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is GY12 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 JGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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