2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AV12 EAE
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 134,188 miles. MOT valid until 14/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,188 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
AV12 EAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 134,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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AV12 EAE Mileage History
- 14/03/2024121,101 mi
- 11/03/2025127,566 mi+6,465 mi
- 11/03/2025127,566 mi
- 12/03/2026134,188 mi+6,622 mi
- 12/03/2026134,188 mi
Average of roughly 6,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV12 EAE 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 (AV12 EAE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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