2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AM52 MAS
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 92,144 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM52 MAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 92,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM52 MAS 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 (AM52 MAS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
AM52 MAS Mileage History
- 28/10/202274,131 mi
- 19/10/202381,133 mi+7,002 mi
- 28/10/202486,984 mi+5,851 mi
- 28/10/202592,142 mi+5,158 mi
- 29/10/202592,144 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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