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FV12 KNZ

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 121,320 miles on the clock, averaging 6,583 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for FV12 KNZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,583

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV12 KNZ 50k68k86k103k121k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,320 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,315 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage112,056 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,053 miles
Since last MOT+12,325 miles
PASS
Mileage99,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,330 miles
PASS
Mileage91,398 miles
Since last MOT+1,210 miles
PASS
Mileage90,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage83,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage77,087 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage70,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage63,383 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage56,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage49,985 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

RegistrationFV12 KNZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FV12 KNZ

What car is FV12 KNZ?

FV12 KNZ is an grey Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FV12 KNZ?

The last recorded mileage for FV12 KNZ was 121,320 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV12 KNZ passed its MOT?

FV12 KNZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is FV12 KNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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