2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · GV12 KWD
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 157,768 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1582cc
GV12 KWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 157,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GV12 KWD Mileage History
- 28/11/2022122,418 mi
- 27/11/2023135,850 mi+13,432 mi
- 27/11/2024147,704 mi+11,854 mi
- 27/11/2025157,768 mi+10,064 mi
- 27/11/2025157,768 mi
Average of roughly 11,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GV12 KWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (GV12 KWD) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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