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DK12 HWS

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
ColourGrey
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 1600cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 99,058 miles on the clock, averaging 7,892 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for DK12 HWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,058
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,892

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,058 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK12 HWS 48k61k73k86k99k '19'25'23

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage96,068 miles
Since last MOT+15,197 miles
PASS
Mileage80,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage71,653 miles
Since last MOT+13,758 miles
PASS
Mileage57,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,895 miles
Since last MOT+9,981 miles
PASS
Mileage47,914 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 HWS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DK12 HWS

What car is DK12 HWS?

DK12 HWS is a grey Kia Ceed, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DK12 HWS?

The last recorded mileage for DK12 HWS was 99,058 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK12 HWS passed its MOT?

DK12 HWS has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is DK12 HWS ULEZ compliant?

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

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