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EA12 ENU

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,983 mi
Last recorded128,983 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 ENU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 128,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,504 miles

Nearside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the Parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Apr 2024 115,533 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 115,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 108,201 miles

Nearside Front inner cv gaitor weeping slightly

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2022 100,979 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 85,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,455 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,790 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,064 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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EA12 ENU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA12 ENU, 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 EA12 ENU registered?

EA12 ENU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EA12 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 ENU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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