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SY12 XGU

2012 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1396cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1396cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1396cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 51,858 miles on the clock, averaging 3,374 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY12 XGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
51,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,374

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

Low mileage
Latest reading51,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,374
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 XGU 16k25k34k43k52k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,858 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage49,239 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,267 miles
PASS
Mileage45,970 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage43,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,393 miles
PASS
Mileage40,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage38,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage35,581 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage32,999 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage30,004 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage21,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage16,481 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1396cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SY12 XGU

What car is SY12 XGU?

SY12 XGU is an blue Kia Rio, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Inverness in 2012.

What is the mileage of SY12 XGU?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 XGU was 51,858 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 XGU passed its MOT?

SY12 XGU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2026.

Is SY12 XGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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