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EN61 UOK

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,672 mi
Last recorded111,672 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 UOK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 111,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 111,668 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 106,776 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,098 miles

Offside Rear fog light damaged, still producing correct colour light

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,502 miles

slightly cracking on offside front and near side rear tyre

slightly stepping on near side rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,502 miles

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

slightly cracking on offside front and near side rear tyre

slightly stepping on near side rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2022 83,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crackling also stepping on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 83,377 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crackling also stepping on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 74,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,578 miles

both sides front tyre low

Fail 6 Jan 2020 71,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front tyre low

Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,529 miles

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

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Fail 7 Jan 2019 64,529 miles

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

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

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,067 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,773 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked/perished

engine and/or floor covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 39,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres are cracked/perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and/or floor covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2015 33,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,306 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 UOK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOK, 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 UOK registered?

EN61 UOK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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