2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · D25 DCA
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2012. Recorded mileage 114,295 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D25 DCA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 114,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D25 DCA Mileage History
- 23/04/201539,632 mi
- 23/04/201539,632 mi
- 21/04/201654,914 mi+15,282 mi
- 24/03/201767,283 mi+12,369 mi
- 04/04/201767,288 mi+5 mi
- 23/03/201873,405 mi+6,117 mi
- 08/04/201979,065 mi+5,660 mi
- 15/04/201979,084 mi+19 mi
- 31/07/202084,026 mi+4,942 mi
- 30/07/202186,997 mi+2,971 mi
- 30/07/202186,997 mi
- 29/07/202290,709 mi+3,712 mi
- 07/08/202399,679 mi+8,970 mi
- 09/08/202399,679 mi
- 26/06/2024105,815 mi+6,136 mi
- 08/07/2024105,815 mi
- 10/06/2025110,176 mi+4,361 mi
- 23/06/2026114,295 mi+4,119 mi
Average of roughly 6,685 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
D25 DCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (D25 DCA) between April 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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