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PW56 SMW

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

White Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourWhite
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 113,426 miles on the clock, averaging 7,457 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for PW56 SMW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,457

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,889
Average per year7,457
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PW56 SMW 31k52k72k93k113k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,426 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage108,537 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage97,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,232 miles
PASS
Mileage93,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage87,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,568 miles
PASS
Mileage79,533 miles
Since last MOT+9,929 miles
PASS
Mileage69,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,707 miles
PASS
Mileage59,897 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage49,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,947 miles
PASS
Mileage39,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,851 miles
PASS
Mileage31,071 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

RegistrationPW56 SMW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codePW — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PW56 SMW

What car is PW56 SMW?

PW56 SMW is a white Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2012.

What is the mileage of PW56 SMW?

The last recorded mileage for PW56 SMW was 113,426 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PW56 SMW passed its MOT?

PW56 SMW has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.

Is PW56 SMW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PW56 SMW 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 PW56 SMW?

PW56 SMW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.