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GL12 UCO

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 140,551 miles on the clock, averaging 11,560 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for GL12 UCO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
140,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,560

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year145
Average per year11,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL12 UCO 17k48k79k110k141k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,551 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage133,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage127,894 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage122,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,779 miles
PASS
Mileage117,991 miles
Since last MOT+14,385 miles
PASS
Mileage103,606 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage93,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage88,009 miles
Since last MOT+17,688 miles
PASS
Mileage70,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,321 miles
Since last MOT+19,704 miles
PASS
Mileage50,617 miles
Since last MOT+16,117 miles
PASS
Mileage34,500 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,560 miles
Since last MOT+14,218 miles
PASS
Mileage17,342 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

RegistrationGL12 UCO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GL12 UCO

What car is GL12 UCO?

GL12 UCO is a black Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2012.

What is the mileage of GL12 UCO?

The last recorded mileage for GL12 UCO was 140,551 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL12 UCO passed its MOT?

GL12 UCO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2026.

Is GL12 UCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL12 UCO 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 GL12 UCO?

GL12 UCO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.