2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · EX12 DPF
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 96,901 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX12 DPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 96,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX12 DPF 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 DPF) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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 (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EX12 DPF Mileage History
- 08/04/202491,306 mi
- 09/04/202593,295 mi+1,989 mi
- 09/04/202593,295 mi
- 15/04/202696,867 mi+3,572 mi
- 22/04/202696,901 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,747 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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