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EJ12 VEP

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 126,660 miles on the clock, averaging 8,728 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ12 VEP

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,728

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year219
Average per year8,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ12 VEP 36k59k81k104k127k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,660 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,441 miles
Since last MOT+12,636 miles
PASS
Mileage113,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage106,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage99,331 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage92,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,227 miles
PASS
Mileage83,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,311 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage79,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,309 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage76,358 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,356 miles
Since last MOT+11,257 miles
PASS
Mileage65,099 miles
Since last MOT+12,325 miles
PASS
Mileage52,774 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,773 miles
Since last MOT+16,839 miles
PASS
Mileage35,934 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

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

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About EJ12 VEP

What car is EJ12 VEP?

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

What is the mileage of EJ12 VEP?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 VEP was 126,660 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 VEP passed its MOT?

EJ12 VEP has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.

Is EJ12 VEP ULEZ compliant?

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

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