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BJ12 OLW

2012 Kia Ceed · Petrol · 1582cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1582cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1582cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 65,751 miles on the clock, averaging 4,250 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CVVT engine is known for g4fc and vvt oil control valve.

MOT & Mileage History for BJ12 OLW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,250

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,751 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,635
Average per year4,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ12 OLW 17k29k42k54k66k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,751 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,116 miles
Since last MOT+13,061 miles
PASS
Mileage51,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage47,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage45,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage41,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage36,208 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage34,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage31,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage28,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage25,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage21,618 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage17,367 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.

G4FC

VVT Oil Control Valve (solenoid/valve assembly)

Clogs with oil sludge/varnish, restricting oil flow to the cam phaser, or solenoid coil fails electrically.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OLW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BJ12 OLW

What car is BJ12 OLW?

BJ12 OLW is a red Kia Ceed, petrol (1582cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BJ12 OLW?

The last recorded mileage for BJ12 OLW was 65,751 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ12 OLW passed its MOT?

BJ12 OLW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.

Is BJ12 OLW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ12 OLW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BJ12 OLW?

BJ12 OLW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.