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ST12 GVW

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,350 mi
Last recorded166,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 GVW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 166,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 157,250 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 157,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 146,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 133,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 120,612 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 82,012 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 71,401 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,983 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 5 May 2017 57,983 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 May 2016 46,899 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 46,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 34,521 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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ST12 GVW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST12 GVW, 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

How do I check the history of ST12 GVW?

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What year was ST12 GVW registered?

ST12 GVW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is ST12 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 GVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST12 GVW have outstanding finance?

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