2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · SH04 ELH
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 168,957 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH04 ELH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 168,957 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.
SH04 ELH 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 (SH04 ELH) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SH04 ELH Mileage History
- 07/02/2022109,368 mi
- 31/01/2023123,727 mi+14,359 mi
- 26/01/2024137,718 mi+13,991 mi
- 12/02/2025153,264 mi+15,546 mi
- 03/02/2026168,957 mi+15,693 mi
Average of roughly 14,938 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: Good
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- LED DRL and headlamp-unit failureModerate
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- 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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