2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AX12 ARZ
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 182,571 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AX12 ARZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 182,571 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.
AX12 ARZ 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 (AX12 ARZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))”; “Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
AX12 ARZ Mileage History
- 31/07/2024127,599 mi
- 01/08/2024127,597 mi-2 mi
- 25/07/2025180,767 mi+53,170 mi
- 30/07/2025180,774 mi+7 mi
- 10/07/2026182,571 mi+1,797 mi
Average of roughly 28,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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