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KM12 NPY

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourBlue
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 164,167 miles on the clock, averaging 14,051 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for KM12 NPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,167
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
14,051

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 reading164,167 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,736
Average per year14,051
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KM12 NPY 18k55k91k128k164k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,167 miles
Since last MOT+10,736 miles
PASS
Mileage153,431 miles
Since last MOT+15,397 miles
PASS
Mileage138,034 miles
Since last MOT+11,510 miles
PASS
Mileage126,524 miles
Since last MOT+11,835 miles
PASS
Mileage114,689 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,685 miles
Since last MOT+12,722 miles
PASS
Mileage101,963 miles
Since last MOT+20,725 miles
PASS
Mileage81,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,238 miles
Since last MOT+15,604 miles
PASS
Mileage65,634 miles
Since last MOT+18,405 miles
PASS
Mileage47,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,229 miles
Since last MOT+17,857 miles
PASS
Mileage29,372 miles
Since last MOT+11,010 miles
PASS
Mileage18,362 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

RegistrationKM12 NPY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About KM12 NPY

What car is KM12 NPY?

KM12 NPY is a blue Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Luton in 2012.

What is the mileage of KM12 NPY?

The last recorded mileage for KM12 NPY was 164,167 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM12 NPY passed its MOT?

KM12 NPY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is KM12 NPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM12 NPY 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 KM12 NPY?

KM12 NPY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.