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LB12 BUV

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 65,978 miles on the clock, averaging 2,946 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for LB12 BUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,946

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,978 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,946
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB12 BUV 35k43k51k58k66k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
PASS
Mileage58,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage50,582 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage46,202 miles
Since last MOT+7,398 miles
PASS
Mileage38,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,733 miles
PASS
Mileage29,071 miles
Since last MOT+13,400 miles
PASS
Mileage15,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,671 miles
Since last MOT+11,360 miles
PASS
Mileage4,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage4,311 miles
PASS
Mileage48,723 miles
Since last MOT+6,887 miles
PASS
Mileage41,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,836 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage35,243 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

RegistrationLB12 BUV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About LB12 BUV

What car is LB12 BUV?

LB12 BUV is an blue Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2012.

What is the mileage of LB12 BUV?

The last recorded mileage for LB12 BUV was 65,978 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB12 BUV passed its MOT?

LB12 BUV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is LB12 BUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB12 BUV 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 LB12 BUV?

LB12 BUV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.