2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FH12 EKA
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 113,299 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,299 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FH12 EKA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2023
- 113,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH12 EKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (FH12 EKA) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2023 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: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FH12 EKA Mileage History
- 11/10/2022112,233 mi
- 11/10/2022112,233 mi
- 19/10/2023113,299 mi+1,066 mi
Average of roughly 1,043 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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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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