2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · BE53 BEZ
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 110,605 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BE53 BEZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 110,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BE53 BEZ 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 (BE53 BEZ) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BE53 BEZ Mileage History
- 25/03/202280,267 mi
- 25/03/202392,034 mi+11,767 mi
- 25/03/202392,034 mi
- 30/03/2024103,354 mi+11,320 mi
- 06/08/2025110,605 mi+7,251 mi
Average of roughly 9,009 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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