2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · NL12 EFG
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 164,086 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL12 EFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 164,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL12 EFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (NL12 EFG) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NL12 EFG Mileage History
- 12/06/2023141,849 mi
- 05/06/2024155,792 mi+13,943 mi
- 13/06/2024155,795 mi+3 mi
- 30/05/2025164,085 mi+8,290 mi
- 03/06/2025164,086 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Ceed (JD)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- LED DRL and headlamp-unit failureModerate
A common annoyance on better-specced JD models: DRLs or internal lamp electronics fail, often meaning expensive replacement of the complete headlamp unit.
- CRDi clutch, DMF and DPF wearModerate
The diesels can cover big mileage, but city use and towing accelerate clutch, flywheel and DPF costs. Bargain JD diesels often hide a four-figure bill.
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