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SY12 TDU

2012 Kia Rio · Diesel · 1120cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1120cc
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 1120cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 225,372 miles on the clock, averaging 14,333 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY12 TDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
225,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2015
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
14,333

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading225,372 miles
Reading date
Miles last year777
Average per year14,333
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 TDU 64k104k144k185k225k '15'26'22

Check SY12 TDU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage225,372 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,595 miles
Since last MOT+30,680 miles
PASS
Mileage193,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,915 miles
Since last MOT+15,741 miles
PASS
Mileage178,174 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage170,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage164,835 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage155,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,717 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage146,575 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage138,688 miles
Since last MOT+23,423 miles
PASS
Mileage115,265 miles
Since last MOT+19,710 miles
PASS
Mileage95,555 miles
Since last MOT+16,076 miles
PASS
Mileage79,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,479 miles
Since last MOT+15,906 miles
PASS
Mileage63,573 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 TDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1120cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SY12 TDU

What car is SY12 TDU?

SY12 TDU is an red Kia Rio, diesel (1120cc). First registered in Inverness in 2012.

What is the mileage of SY12 TDU?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 TDU was 225,372 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 TDU passed its MOT?

SY12 TDU has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jul 2026.

Is SY12 TDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY12 TDU 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 SY12 TDU?

SY12 TDU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.