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EN61 AWR

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,986 mi
Last recorded112,986 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 AWR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 112,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 112,985 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 106,781 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 106,781 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 102,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 89,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 81,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,745 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,181 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 48,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,580 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 33,580 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 5 Jan 2015 18,573 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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EN61 AWR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EN61 AWR, 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 EN61 AWR?

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What year was EN61 AWR registered?

EN61 AWR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is EN61 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 AWR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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