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EJ12 RKA

2012 Kia Rio · Diesel · 1120cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1120cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Rio Diesel 1120cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 91,309 miles on the clock, averaging 7,609 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ12 RKA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,309
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,609

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,309 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ12 RKA 11k31k51k71k91k '15'25'21

Check EJ12 RKA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,309 miles
Since last MOT+13,589 miles
PASS
Mileage77,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,720 miles
Since last MOT+14,927 miles
PASS
Mileage62,793 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,736 miles
Since last MOT+16,289 miles
PASS
Mileage46,447 miles
Since last MOT+9,385 miles
PASS
Mileage37,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage32,921 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,205 miles
PASS
Mileage26,667 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage22,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage19,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage15,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage10,960 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1120cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EJ12 RKA

What car is EJ12 RKA?

EJ12 RKA is an red Kia Rio, diesel (1120cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EJ12 RKA?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 RKA was 91,309 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 RKA passed its MOT?

EJ12 RKA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.

Is EJ12 RKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ12 RKA 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 RKA?

EJ12 RKA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.