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EF61 UHL

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,232 mi
Last recorded104,232 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 UHL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,232 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 104,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,486 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 98,485 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,218 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity boot seeping grease

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 - 5mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 - 4mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,568 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,032 miles

tested in wet condition

Pass 14 Jan 2016 30,039 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 30,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,086 miles

205 55 r 16 91 v

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyres have dot codes of 2011

both the front tyres are starting to crack on the outer side walls

both the front tyres have slight wear on the inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2015 20,086 miles

205 55 r 16 91 v

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyres have dot codes of 2011

both the front tyres are starting to crack on the outer side walls

both the front tyres have slight wear on the inner edges

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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EF61 UHL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EF61 UHL, 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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What year was EF61 UHL registered?

EF61 UHL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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