2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · DA62 AYH
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 92,248 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA62 AYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 92,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA62 AYH 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 (DA62 AYH) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DA62 AYH Mileage History
- 20/02/202479,584 mi
- 27/02/202585,038 mi+5,454 mi
- 03/03/202585,038 mi
- 24/02/202691,023 mi+5,985 mi
- 20/05/202692,248 mi+1,225 mi
Average of roughly 5,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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