2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · GY12 GEY
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 179,483 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY12 GEY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 179,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY12 GEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (GY12 GEY) between April 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
GY12 GEY Mileage History
- 01/04/201550,251 mi
- 01/04/201550,251 mi
- 19/04/201665,776 mi+15,525 mi
- 08/03/201781,857 mi+16,081 mi
- 06/03/201896,239 mi+14,382 mi
- 06/03/201896,239 mi
- 06/03/2019109,621 mi+13,382 mi
- 26/02/2020122,118 mi+12,497 mi
- 03/03/2021130,712 mi+8,594 mi
- 04/03/2021130,712 mi
- 02/03/2022140,782 mi+10,070 mi
- 23/03/2023153,446 mi+12,664 mi
- 24/03/2023153,446 mi
- 11/03/2024161,839 mi+8,393 mi
- 11/03/2024161,839 mi
- 19/02/2025169,769 mi+7,930 mi
- 19/02/2025169,769 mi
- 23/02/2026179,483 mi+9,714 mi
- 23/02/2026179,483 mi
Average of roughly 11,857 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- AWD coupling and rear differential noiseModerate
Matched tyres and correct servicing matter. Neglect can lead to rear-coupling judder or differential whine, especially on higher-mileage AWD Sportages.
- Rear suspension bush and link wearModerate
A common UK wear theme rather than a design disaster. Bushes, links and dampers tire, leaving the rear of the car noisy and unsettled.
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