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EN61 BTE

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,144 mi
Last recorded95,144 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 BTE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 95,144 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all number plate lights not working, x 2. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing pushed into bumper housing. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached Not fitted in bumper holder.(broken). (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet,earth lead,is broken,and not fitted to battery post. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light dim. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower fog lamp not working.

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

note, damage to all car panels.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,417 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 65,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,667 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,141 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 38,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BTE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BTE, 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 EN61 BTE registered?

EN61 BTE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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