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 Rio Petrol 1396cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 76,133 miles on the clock, averaging 4,551 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM12 VBC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 76,133 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,551 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM12 VBC |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1396cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About SM12 VBC
What car is SM12 VBC?
SM12 VBC is an black Kia Rio, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.
What is the mileage of SM12 VBC?
The last recorded mileage for SM12 VBC was 76,133 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM12 VBC passed its MOT?
SM12 VBC has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2024.
Is SM12 VBC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM12 VBC 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 SM12 VBC?
SM12 VBC is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.