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SM12 GAL

2015 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,657 mi
Last recorded120,657 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GAL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 120,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 113,949 miles

Nearside Front washer jet aim a little high

Nearside Rear tyre stepped slightly

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 9 Mar 2024 107,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 101,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,554 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 80,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 54,478 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,896 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 26,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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SM12 GAL is a 2015 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 52,643 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 SM12 GAL, 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 11 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM12 GAL?

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What year was SM12 GAL registered?

SM12 GAL is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 June 2015.

Is SM12 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 GAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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