2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · DA12 FSX
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 120,432 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA12 FSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 120,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA12 FSX 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 (DA12 FSX) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DA12 FSX Mileage History
- 18/09/2023110,022 mi
- 18/09/2023110,023 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/2024115,259 mi+5,236 mi
- 13/10/2025120,431 mi+5,172 mi
- 13/10/2025120,432 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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