2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FV12 FVB
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 129,031 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
FV12 FVB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2024
- 129,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV12 FVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (FV12 FVB) between August 2015 and November 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
FV12 FVB Mileage History
- 11/08/201528,057 mi
- 22/08/201639,771 mi+11,714 mi
- 23/08/201639,776 mi+5 mi
- 23/08/201750,601 mi+10,825 mi
- 18/05/201861,977 mi+11,376 mi
- 24/05/201972,330 mi+10,353 mi
- 27/11/202088,104 mi+15,774 mi
- 03/12/202199,341 mi+11,237 mi
- 03/12/202199,341 mi
- 05/12/2022108,260 mi+8,919 mi
- 05/12/2022108,260 mi
- 21/11/2023117,506 mi+9,246 mi
- 21/11/2023117,506 mi
- 29/11/2024129,031 mi+11,525 mi
- 29/11/2024129,031 mi
Average of roughly 10,853 miles per year across 15 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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