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SL12 LFN

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 94,011 miles on the clock, averaging 5,905 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for SL12 LFN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,905

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,011 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,905
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL12 LFN 30k46k62k78k94k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage85,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage82,004 miles
Since last MOT+919 miles
PASS
Mileage81,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage75,845 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage71,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage65,261 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,558 miles
PASS
Mileage57,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage49,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage43,103 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage36,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,798 miles
PASS
Mileage29,783 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

RegistrationSL12 LFN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SL12 LFN

What car is SL12 LFN?

SL12 LFN is an silver Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SL12 LFN?

The last recorded mileage for SL12 LFN was 94,011 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL12 LFN passed its MOT?

SL12 LFN has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is SL12 LFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL12 LFN 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 SL12 LFN?

SL12 LFN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.