2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · DP12 TJP
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 109,439 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DP12 TJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 109,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DP12 TJP Mileage History
- 26/07/202499,892 mi
- 30/07/2025102,425 mi+2,533 mi
- 12/08/2025102,517 mi+92 mi
- 21/07/2026109,435 mi+6,918 mi
- 27/07/2026109,439 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DP12 TJP 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 TJP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn transverse tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))”.
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