2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · BF05 ADE
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 28/09/2012. Recorded mileage 74,231 miles. MOT valid until 30/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1685cc
BF05 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 74,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BF05 ADE Mileage History
- 10/11/202250,989 mi
- 13/11/202352,194 mi+1,205 mi
- 27/01/202561,270 mi+9,076 mi
- 27/01/202561,285 mi+15 mi
- 31/01/202674,231 mi+12,946 mi
Average of roughly 7,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF05 ADE 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 (BF05 ADE) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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