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 Fiat 500 Petrol 1242cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 118,436 miles on the clock, averaging 9,681 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.2 8v FIRE engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for EK12 VKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 118,436 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 9,681 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EK12 VKU |
| Make | Fiat |
| Model | 500 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EK — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About EK12 VKU
What car is EK12 VKU?
EK12 VKU is an red Fiat 500, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.
What is the mileage of EK12 VKU?
The last recorded mileage for EK12 VKU was 118,436 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EK12 VKU passed its MOT?
EK12 VKU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2026.
Is EK12 VKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK12 VKU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EK12 VKU?
EK12 VKU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.