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EJ12 TWX

2012 Kia Ceed · Petrol · 1582cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1582cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 129,474 miles on the clock, averaging 10,803 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CVVT engine is known for g4fc and vvt oil control valve.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ12 TWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2015
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,803

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,474 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ12 TWX 18k46k74k102k129k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage122,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,275 miles
PASS
Mileage112,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage106,336 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,321 miles
Since last MOT+12,585 miles
PASS
Mileage93,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage83,150 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage77,244 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage71,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,344 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage63,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,630 miles
PASS
Mileage53,809 miles
Since last MOT+10,554 miles
PASS
Mileage43,255 miles
Since last MOT+284 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage33,718 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
PASS
Mileage33,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage30,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage25,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage18,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,378 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

RegistrationEJ12 TWX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EJ12 TWX

What car is EJ12 TWX?

EJ12 TWX is an silver Kia Ceed, petrol (1582cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EJ12 TWX?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 TWX was 129,474 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 TWX passed its MOT?

EJ12 TWX has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2025.

Is EJ12 TWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ12 TWX 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 EJ12 TWX?

EJ12 TWX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.