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GD12 ENX

2012 Kia Ceed

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,833 mi
Last recorded67,833 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 ENX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 67,833 miles

NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN

OFFSIDE FRONT /NEARSIDE REAR DOOR ( BODY DAMAGE )

OFFSIDE/ NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT ( OUTER SIDE WALL )

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ( SURFACE CORROSION )

Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre OUTER EDGE ()

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ( SURFACE CORROSION )

Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR ( BODY DAMAGE )

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,360 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel arch cover damaged.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,924 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 27,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,953 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,305 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 16,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,443 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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GD12 ENX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GD12 ENX, 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 GD12 ENX registered?

GD12 ENX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is GD12 ENX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD12 ENX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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