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SL12 ELU

2012 Kia Rio · Diesel · 1120cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1120cc
ColourBlue
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 97,293 miles on the clock, averaging 6,570 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL12 ELU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,293
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
6,570

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,293 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,570
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL12 ELU 28k46k63k80k97k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage97,293 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,279 miles
Since last MOT+11,431 miles
PASS
Mileage85,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage81,989 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage78,592 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage69,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage64,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,916 miles
PASS
Mileage58,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,302 miles
PASS
Mileage48,798 miles
Since last MOT+10,620 miles
PASS
Mileage38,178 miles
Since last MOT+9,765 miles
PASS
Mileage28,413 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ELU
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1120cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SL12 ELU

What car is SL12 ELU?

SL12 ELU is an blue Kia Rio, diesel (1120cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SL12 ELU?

The last recorded mileage for SL12 ELU was 97,293 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL12 ELU passed its MOT?

SL12 ELU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.

Is SL12 ELU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL12 ELU 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 SL12 ELU?

SL12 ELU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.