2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · A22 VEE
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 108,529 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A22 VEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 108,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A22 VEE Mileage History
- 26/03/202492,746 mi
- 23/09/202494,188 mi+1,442 mi
- 18/09/2025103,523 mi+9,335 mi
- 18/09/2025103,529 mi+6 mi
- 09/04/2026108,529 mi+5,000 mi
Average of roughly 7,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A22 VEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (A22 VEE) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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