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AO12 GKU

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Kia Ceed Diesel 1582cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 119,006 miles on the clock, averaging 5,712 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for AO12 GKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,712

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,617
Average per year5,712
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO12 GKU 65k78k92k105k119k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage111,389 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage103,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage95,242 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage91,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
PASS
Mileage85,912 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
PASS
Mileage84,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage78,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage71,501 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage64,925 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Ceed

These are the most commonly reported problems on Kia Ceed models (2007–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

D4FB

Carbon clogging leads to valve sticking; DPF fails to regen properly on short trips.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About AO12 GKU

What car is AO12 GKU?

AO12 GKU is an black Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Norwich in 2012.

What is the mileage of AO12 GKU?

The last recorded mileage for AO12 GKU was 119,006 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO12 GKU passed its MOT?

AO12 GKU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2025.

Is AO12 GKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO12 GKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO12 GKU?

AO12 GKU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.