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FV12 ESG

2012 Kia Ceed · Petrol · 1582cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1582cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 137,932 miles on the clock, averaging 10,087 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 FV12 ESG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,087

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,353
Average per year10,087
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV12 ESG 21k50k79k109k138k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,932 miles
Since last MOT+10,353 miles
PASS
Mileage127,579 miles
Since last MOT+14,666 miles
PASS
Mileage112,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,525 miles
PASS
Mileage103,388 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage94,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,534 miles
Since last MOT+10,835 miles
PASS
Mileage83,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,656 miles
PASS
Mileage76,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage72,463 miles
Since last MOT+11,003 miles
PASS
Mileage61,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage51,834 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage41,567 miles
Since last MOT+10,938 miles
PASS
Mileage30,629 miles
Since last MOT+9,588 miles
PASS
Mileage21,041 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

RegistrationFV12 ESG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FV12 ESG

What car is FV12 ESG?

FV12 ESG is an red Kia Ceed, petrol (1582cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FV12 ESG?

The last recorded mileage for FV12 ESG was 137,932 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV12 ESG passed its MOT?

FV12 ESG has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.

Is FV12 ESG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV12 ESG 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 FV12 ESG?

FV12 ESG is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.