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HJ12 SYF

2012 Kia Rio · Diesel · 1396cc

Red Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1396cc
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 1396cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 107,953 miles on the clock, averaging 6,571 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HJ12 SYF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,571

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

Below average
Latest reading107,953 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,571
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ12 SYF 33k52k71k89k108k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage102,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage96,283 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage87,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage81,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage74,720 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage65,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage59,334 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
PASS
Mileage49,654 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
PASS
Mileage49,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,033 miles
PASS
Mileage46,328 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,327 miles
Since last MOT+13,076 miles
PASS
Mileage33,251 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 SYF
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1396cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About HJ12 SYF

What car is HJ12 SYF?

HJ12 SYF is an red Kia Rio, diesel (1396cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2012.

What is the mileage of HJ12 SYF?

The last recorded mileage for HJ12 SYF was 107,953 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ12 SYF passed its MOT?

HJ12 SYF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is HJ12 SYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ12 SYF 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 HJ12 SYF?

HJ12 SYF is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.