2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · EN12 TJU
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 73,095 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN12 TJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 73,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN12 TJU 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 (EN12 TJU) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
EN12 TJU Mileage History
- 28/03/202358,245 mi
- 18/01/202461,024 mi+2,779 mi
- 22/01/202567,662 mi+6,638 mi
- 17/01/202673,095 mi+5,433 mi
- 19/01/202673,095 mi
Average of roughly 5,276 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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