2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · EX12 DMF
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 136,380 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EX12 DMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2024
- 136,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX12 DMF 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 (EX12 DMF) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2024 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
EX12 DMF Mileage History
- 04/07/2022127,299 mi
- 07/07/2022127,323 mi+24 mi
- 01/07/2023131,844 mi+4,521 mi
- 04/07/2023131,853 mi+9 mi
- 29/06/2024136,380 mi+4,527 mi
Average of roughly 4,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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