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SW12 EFF

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 75,925 miles on the clock, averaging 11,816 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for SW12 EFF

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2015
50%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
11,816

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading75,925 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,816
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW12 EFF 40k49k58k67k76k '15'18'17

Check SW12 EFF

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,770 miles
PASS
Mileage64,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,155 miles
Since last MOT+11,772 miles
PASS
Mileage52,383 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,196 miles
Since last MOT+11,546 miles
PASS
Mileage40,650 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,238 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

RegistrationSW12 EFF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SW12 EFF

What car is SW12 EFF?

SW12 EFF is an silver Kia Ceed, diesel (1582cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2012.

What is the mileage of SW12 EFF?

The last recorded mileage for SW12 EFF was 75,925 miles, recorded on 25 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW12 EFF passed its MOT?

SW12 EFF has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2018.

Is SW12 EFF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW12 EFF 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 SW12 EFF?

SW12 EFF is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.