2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · DA12 VJD
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 28/06/2012. Recorded mileage 149,000 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1685cc
DA12 VJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 149,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DA12 VJD Mileage History
- 29/09/2023125,920 mi
- 03/10/2023126,078 mi+158 mi
- 04/10/2024138,715 mi+12,637 mi
- 08/10/2025148,991 mi+10,276 mi
- 09/10/2025149,000 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 11,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA12 VJD 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 VJD) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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 (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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