2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · DP12 PYU
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 125,830 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP12 PYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 125,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP12 PYU 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 (DP12 PYU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DP12 PYU Mileage History
- 24/09/202495,439 mi
- 25/09/202495,485 mi+46 mi
- 16/09/2025112,002 mi+16,517 mi
- 23/09/2025112,002 mi
- 22/09/2026125,830 mi+13,828 mi
Average of roughly 15,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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