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SO12 GVX

2012 Kia Ceed

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,273 mi
Last recorded83,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 GVX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 83,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 75,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 69,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,792 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front position lamp showing an intermittent fault

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,302 miles

O/S/F position lamp shows an intermittent fault. led

Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,545 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 53,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,517 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 31,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,356 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,568 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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SO12 GVX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,591cc 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 SO12 GVX, 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 SO12 GVX registered?

SO12 GVX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is SO12 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 GVX 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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