2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · CX62 XTC
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 142,969 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
CX62 XTC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 142,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX62 XTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (CX62 XTC) between December 2015 and April 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CX62 XTC Mileage History
- 09/12/201549,131 mi
- 18/11/201657,444 mi+8,313 mi
- 27/11/201767,046 mi+9,602 mi
- 27/11/201767,046 mi
- 10/12/201878,371 mi+11,325 mi
- 29/10/201991,537 mi+13,166 mi
- 13/10/2020101,911 mi+10,374 mi
- 15/10/2021111,797 mi+9,886 mi
- 15/10/2021111,797 mi
- 04/10/2022119,446 mi+7,649 mi
- 11/10/2022119,642 mi+196 mi
- 09/01/2024128,556 mi+8,914 mi
- 17/04/2025142,564 mi+14,008 mi
- 22/04/2025142,969 mi+405 mi
Average of roughly 10,016 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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