Vehicle summary
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 57,836 miles on the clock, averaging 8,273 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.
MOT & Mileage History for SM12 LHO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 57,836 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,835 |
| Average per year | 8,273 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM12 LHO |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Ceed |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1582cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About SM12 LHO
What car is SM12 LHO?
SM12 LHO is an silver Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.
What is the mileage of SM12 LHO?
The last recorded mileage for SM12 LHO was 57,836 miles, recorded on 24 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM12 LHO passed its MOT?
SM12 LHO has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2017.
Is SM12 LHO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM12 LHO 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 SM12 LHO?
SM12 LHO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.