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EK12 ANU

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 173,183 miles on the clock, averaging 12,694 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for EK12 ANU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
173,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,694

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,271
Average per year12,694
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EK12 ANU 39k72k106k140k173k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,183 miles
Since last MOT+15,271 miles
PASS
Mileage157,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,912 miles
Since last MOT+10,056 miles
PASS
Mileage147,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,286 miles
PASS
Mileage139,570 miles
Since last MOT+13,573 miles
PASS
Mileage125,997 miles
Since last MOT+9,453 miles
PASS
Mileage116,544 miles
Since last MOT+13,955 miles
PASS
Mileage102,589 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,588 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
PASS
Mileage92,801 miles
Since last MOT+16,990 miles
PASS
Mileage75,811 miles
Since last MOT+17,428 miles
PASS
Mileage58,383 miles
Since last MOT+19,534 miles
PASS
Mileage38,849 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

RegistrationEK12 ANU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EK12 ANU

What car is EK12 ANU?

EK12 ANU is an red Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EK12 ANU?

The last recorded mileage for EK12 ANU was 173,183 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK12 ANU passed its MOT?

EK12 ANU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is EK12 ANU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK12 ANU 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 EK12 ANU?

EK12 ANU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.