2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · C11 MDE
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 139,331 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C11 MDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 139,331 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.
C11 MDE 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 (C11 MDE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C11 MDE Mileage History
- 02/08/2022102,276 mi
- 02/08/2023115,000 mi+12,724 mi
- 31/07/2024125,803 mi+10,803 mi
- 06/08/2025139,320 mi+13,517 mi
- 07/08/2025139,331 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 12,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- DPF and EGR clogging on CRDi modelsModerate
Like many family SUVs, short journeys clog the DPF and EGR system, causing poor economy, limp mode and repeat warning lights on otherwise strong engines.
- 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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