Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2012 Kia Sportage Diesel 1685cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 149,887 miles on the clock, averaging 7,334 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for EJ12 DUU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 149,887 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,334 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Kia Sportage
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D4FD
Chain elongates (longer life than related U2 engines, but still fails).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EJ12 DUU |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1685cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EJ — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About EJ12 DUU
What car is EJ12 DUU?
EJ12 DUU is an silver Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.
What is the mileage of EJ12 DUU?
The last recorded mileage for EJ12 DUU was 149,887 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EJ12 DUU passed its MOT?
EJ12 DUU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2026.
Is EJ12 DUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ12 DUU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EJ12 DUU?
EJ12 DUU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.