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SP12 NUV

2012 Kia Rio · Diesel · 1396cc

Blue Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1396cc
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 1396cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 73,294 miles on the clock, averaging 5,830 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SP12 NUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,830

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 reading73,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year5,830
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP12 NUV 23k36k48k61k73k '15'23'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,294 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,656 miles
PASS
Mileage66,614 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage61,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage51,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,932 miles
Since last MOT+6,406 miles
PASS
Mileage45,526 miles
Since last MOT+468 miles
PASS
Mileage45,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage40,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage35,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage28,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage23,329 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 NUV
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1396cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SP12 NUV

What car is SP12 NUV?

SP12 NUV is an blue Kia Rio, diesel (1396cc). First registered in Dundee in 2012.

What is the mileage of SP12 NUV?

The last recorded mileage for SP12 NUV was 73,294 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP12 NUV passed its MOT?

SP12 NUV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2023.

Is SP12 NUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP12 NUV 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 SP12 NUV?

SP12 NUV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.