2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FG12 BGF
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 84,801 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FG12 BGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 84,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FG12 BGF Mileage History
- 23/06/202267,162 mi
- 04/07/202371,999 mi+4,837 mi
- 05/07/202478,035 mi+6,036 mi
- 05/07/202478,035 mi
- 19/05/202584,801 mi+6,766 mi
Average of roughly 6,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG12 BGF 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 (FG12 BGF) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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