Is the Kia Ceed ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 121,354 MOT tests, around 59% of Kia Ceeds still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 29% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 12%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 62% diesel, 38% petrol. Diesel Ceeds are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Ceed in the data (2007 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 59%
- Likely charged
- 29%
- Depends on the car
- 12%
- MOT tests analysed
- 121,354
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Ceed ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Ceeds of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | – | Likely compliant83 tested |
| 2021 | Likely compliant12 tested | Likely compliant71 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,281 tested | Likely compliant2,961 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant4,267 tested | Likely compliant5,825 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant5,726 tested | Likely compliant3,686 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant6,666 tested | Likely compliant1,969 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant7,108 tested | Likely compliant2,672 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car7,150 tested | Likely compliant4,198 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car7,418 tested | Likely compliant3,932 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged8,594 tested | Likely compliant2,712 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged9,534 tested | Likely compliant2,597 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged5,517 tested | Likely compliant2,136 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged5,025 tested | Likely compliant3,783 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged3,204 tested | Likely compliant4,687 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged2,319 tested | Likely compliant3,040 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,200 tested | Likely compliant1,685 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Ceed
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (62% of Ceeds tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (38% of Ceeds tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Ceeds from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (12% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Kia can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Ceeds fare at the MOT too: see the Kia Ceed MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Kia Ceed for London: what the MOT data shows
The Kia Ceeds in this data were first registered between 2007 and 2022. 2012 was the most common year, with 12,132 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Ceeds from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 73% of the time, at an average of 63,218 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 56% of the time with 93,596 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Ceeds likely to comply are from 2016. 7,108 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 78% of the time and averaged 60,567 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Ceed's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.0% of tests); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (3.7%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (3.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.9% of tests.
Overall, 68% of Ceeds passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 72,998 miles on average, close to the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Kia models
About this data
Based on 121,354 first MOT tests of the Kia Ceed carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 121,354 MOT tests say about the Kia Ceed and London's ULEZ.
Is the Kia Ceed ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 59% of Ceeds on the road are likely compliant and 29% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Ceed years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Ceeds first registered from 2007 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Ceed ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Ceeds from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Ceed is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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