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EK12 PUV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 92,700 miles on the clock, averaging 6,881 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CVVT engine is known for g4fc and vvt oil control valve.

MOT & Mileage History for EK12 PUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,700
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2015
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,881

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,700 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EK12 PUV 16k35k54k74k93k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,700 miles
Since last MOT+10,747 miles
PASS
Mileage81,953 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage80,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage74,976 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage73,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,246 miles
PASS
Mileage63,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage53,931 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,927 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
PASS
Mileage46,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage39,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage31,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage22,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage18,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
PASS
Mileage16,688 miles
Since last MOT+506 miles
PASS
Mileage16,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,182 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

RegistrationEK12 PUV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EK12 PUV

What car is EK12 PUV?

EK12 PUV is an silver Kia Ceed, petrol (1582cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EK12 PUV?

The last recorded mileage for EK12 PUV was 92,700 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK12 PUV passed its MOT?

EK12 PUV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2026.

Is EK12 PUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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