2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · BH57 EFH
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 129,941 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BH57 EFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 129,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BH57 EFH 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 (BH57 EFH) between July 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BH57 EFH Mileage History
- 13/07/2023121,034 mi
- 17/07/2023121,037 mi+3 mi
- 09/07/2024127,604 mi+6,567 mi
- 10/07/2024127,604 mi
- 23/04/2025129,941 mi+2,337 mi
Average of roughly 5,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- DPF and EGR clogging on CRDi modelsModerate
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- AWD coupling and rear differential noiseModerate
Matched tyres and correct servicing matter. Neglect can lead to rear-coupling judder or differential whine, especially on higher-mileage AWD Sportages.
- Rear suspension bush and link wearModerate
A common UK wear theme rather than a design disaster. Bushes, links and dampers tire, leaving the rear of the car noisy and unsettled.
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