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DK12 HKJ

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 142,241 miles on the clock, averaging 13,314 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for DK12 HKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2018
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,314

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 reading142,241 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,658
Average per year13,314
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DK12 HKJ 52k75k97k120k142k '18'25'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,658 miles
PASS
Mileage130,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,583 miles
Since last MOT+12,191 miles
PASS
Mileage118,392 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,173 miles
Since last MOT+12,197 miles
PASS
Mileage105,976 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,746 miles
PASS
Mileage95,173 miles
Since last MOT+20,937 miles
PASS
Mileage74,236 miles
Since last MOT+21,963 miles
PASS
Mileage52,273 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

RegistrationDK12 HKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DK12 HKJ

What car is DK12 HKJ?

DK12 HKJ is a black Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DK12 HKJ?

The last recorded mileage for DK12 HKJ was 142,241 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK12 HKJ passed its MOT?

DK12 HKJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2025.

Is DK12 HKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK12 HKJ 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 DK12 HKJ?

DK12 HKJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.