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EJ12 XOL

2012 Kia Ceed · Petrol · 1591cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1591cc
ColourBlue
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 1591cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 187,485 miles on the clock, averaging 14,509 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 XOL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
187,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,509

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 reading187,485 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,431
Average per year14,509
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EJ12 XOL 27k67k107k147k187k '15'26'20

Check EJ12 XOL

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,485 miles
Since last MOT+13,431 miles
PASS
Mileage174,054 miles
Since last MOT+14,066 miles
PASS
Mileage159,988 miles
Since last MOT+362 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,626 miles
Since last MOT+16,075 miles
PASS
Mileage143,551 miles
Since last MOT+11,443 miles
PASS
Mileage132,108 miles
Since last MOT+14,974 miles
PASS
Mileage117,134 miles
Since last MOT+13,168 miles
PASS
Mileage103,966 miles
Since last MOT+16,146 miles
PASS
Mileage87,820 miles
Since last MOT+15,873 miles
PASS
Mileage71,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,947 miles
Since last MOT+17,224 miles
PASS
Mileage54,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,723 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage45,538 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,518 miles
Since last MOT+18,120 miles
PASS
Mileage27,398 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 XOL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1591cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EJ12 XOL

What car is EJ12 XOL?

EJ12 XOL is an blue Kia Ceed, petrol (1591cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EJ12 XOL?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 XOL was 187,485 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 XOL passed its MOT?

EJ12 XOL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is EJ12 XOL ULEZ compliant?

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

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