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AV12 GVC

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,102 mi
Last recorded154,102 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GVC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 154,102 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 152,897 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp misting

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 144,661 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 144,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 138,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside and nearside worn close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both offside and nearside ()

Fail 5 Apr 2023 138,510 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside and nearside worn close (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both offside and nearside ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 132,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 132,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 118,845 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 118,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,256 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also worn badly on inner edge ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 94,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also worn badly on inner edge ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 47,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AV12 GVC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV12 GVC, 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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AV12 GVC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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