2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · W40 KEB
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 146,660 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W40 KEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 146,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W40 KEB 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 (W40 KEB) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
W40 KEB Mileage History
- 14/01/202299,525 mi
- 23/01/2023113,129 mi+13,604 mi
- 23/01/2024127,353 mi+14,224 mi
- 22/01/2025140,734 mi+13,381 mi
- 10/04/2026146,660 mi+5,926 mi
Average of roughly 11,130 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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