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EK12 VTA

2012 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1396cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1396cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1396cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 64,778 miles on the clock, averaging 4,472 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EK12 VTA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,778
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,472

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,778 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EK12 VTA 14k27k40k52k65k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,778 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage59,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage54,280 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage49,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage44,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage40,442 miles
Since last MOT+1,454 miles
PASS
Mileage38,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage36,199 miles
Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage33,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage25,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage22,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage14,253 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VTA
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1396cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EK12 VTA

What car is EK12 VTA?

EK12 VTA is an black Kia Rio, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EK12 VTA?

The last recorded mileage for EK12 VTA was 64,778 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK12 VTA passed its MOT?

EK12 VTA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2026.

Is EK12 VTA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK12 VTA 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 VTA?

EK12 VTA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.