2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · R7 TNK
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 162,375 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R7 TNK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 162,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R7 TNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (R7 TNK) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R7 TNK Mileage History
- 01/07/2022117,780 mi
- 30/06/2023129,618 mi+11,838 mi
- 04/07/2024143,112 mi+13,494 mi
- 19/01/2026162,375 mi+19,263 mi
Average of roughly 12,551 miles per year across 4 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: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- LED DRL and headlamp-unit failureModerate
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- CRDi clutch, DMF and DPF wearModerate
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