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SW12 GVU

2012 Kia Ceed · Diesel · 1582cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1582cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 57,776 miles on the clock, averaging 4,332 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 CRDi engine is known for d4fb.

MOT & Mileage History for SW12 GVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,776
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,332

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 reading57,776 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,076
Average per year4,332
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW12 GVU 12k23k35k46k58k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage53,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage49,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage44,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage41,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage38,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage34,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,844 miles
PASS
Mileage28,544 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage23,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,285 miles
PASS
Mileage20,010 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage17,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage11,990 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 GVU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1582cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SW12 GVU

What car is SW12 GVU?

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

What is the mileage of SW12 GVU?

The last recorded mileage for SW12 GVU was 57,776 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW12 GVU passed its MOT?

SW12 GVU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.

Is SW12 GVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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