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ET12 BJU

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourBlack
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 87,768 miles on the clock, averaging 7,429 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for ET12 BJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,768
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
7,429

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,768 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,592
Average per year7,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET12 BJU 11k30k50k69k88k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage82,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage78,025 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,021 miles
Since last MOT+8,795 miles
PASS
Mileage69,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage63,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
PASS
Mileage59,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage54,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,977 miles
Since last MOT+10,080 miles
PASS
Mileage44,897 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage35,658 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,470 miles
Since last MOT+10,440 miles
PASS
Mileage25,030 miles
Since last MOT+13,695 miles
PASS
Mileage11,335 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

RegistrationET12 BJU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About ET12 BJU

What car is ET12 BJU?

ET12 BJU is an black Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of ET12 BJU?

The last recorded mileage for ET12 BJU was 87,768 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET12 BJU passed its MOT?

ET12 BJU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.

Is ET12 BJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET12 BJU 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 ET12 BJU?

ET12 BJU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.