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BL12 KJE

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 187,011 miles on the clock, averaging 11,684 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for BL12 KJE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
187,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2015
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,684

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,011 miles
Reading date
Miles last year65
Average per year11,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL12 KJE 61k92k124k155k187k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,011 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,388 miles
PASS
Mileage178,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage171,628 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage164,703 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage157,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,424 miles
Since last MOT+11,167 miles
PASS
Mileage146,257 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage139,772 miles
Since last MOT+14,631 miles
PASS
Mileage125,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,141 miles
Since last MOT+23,810 miles
PASS
Mileage101,331 miles
Since last MOT+16,957 miles
PASS
Mileage84,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,374 miles
Since last MOT+23,785 miles
PASS
Mileage60,589 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,588 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

RegistrationBL12 KJE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BL12 KJE

What car is BL12 KJE?

BL12 KJE is a red Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BL12 KJE?

The last recorded mileage for BL12 KJE was 187,011 miles, recorded on 8 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL12 KJE passed its MOT?

BL12 KJE has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2026.

Is BL12 KJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL12 KJE 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 BL12 KJE?

BL12 KJE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.