2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · BD61 SVF
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 134,163 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD61 SVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 134,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BD61 SVF Mileage History
- 09/10/2023123,042 mi
- 20/10/2023123,339 mi+297 mi
- 14/10/2024128,703 mi+5,364 mi
- 14/10/2024128,717 mi+14 mi
- 23/10/2025134,163 mi+5,446 mi
Average of roughly 5,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD61 SVF 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 (BD61 SVF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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