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SM61 EKZ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 68,463 miles on the clock, averaging 4,356 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for SM61 EKZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2014
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,356

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,463 miles
Reading date
Miles last year76
Average per year4,356
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM61 EKZ 19k31k44k56k68k '14'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,463 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,387 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage63,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,409 miles
PASS
Mileage61,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage58,483 miles
Since last MOT+5,745 miles
PASS
Mileage52,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage46,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage38,796 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage31,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage27,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage25,667 miles
Since last MOT+947 miles
PASS
Mileage24,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage22,284 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage19,192 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,078 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

RegistrationSM61 EKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About SM61 EKZ

What car is SM61 EKZ?

SM61 EKZ is an silver Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SM61 EKZ?

The last recorded mileage for SM61 EKZ was 68,463 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM61 EKZ passed its MOT?

SM61 EKZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2026.

Is SM61 EKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM61 EKZ 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 SM61 EKZ?

SM61 EKZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.