2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · H20 PAH
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 128,965 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H20 PAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 128,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H20 PAH 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 (H20 PAH) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
H20 PAH Mileage History
- 10/08/2023104,615 mi
- 15/08/2024114,336 mi+9,721 mi
- 15/08/2024114,336 mi
- 04/08/2025121,268 mi+6,932 mi
- 07/08/2026128,965 mi+7,697 mi
Average of roughly 8,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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