2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FG12 LVP
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27/04/2012. Recorded mileage 106,835 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1685cc
FG12 LVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 106,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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: Below Average
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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FG12 LVP Mileage History
- 09/08/202383,166 mi
- 30/07/2024100,815 mi+17,649 mi
- 02/08/2024100,946 mi+131 mi
- 01/10/2025106,828 mi+5,882 mi
- 03/10/2025106,835 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 11,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG12 LVP 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 LVP) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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