2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LB12 RZU
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 148,097 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB12 RZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2026
- 148,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB12 RZU 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 (LB12 RZU) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LB12 RZU Mileage History
- 20/09/2023115,459 mi
- 17/09/2024129,399 mi+13,940 mi
- 15/09/2025140,460 mi+11,061 mi
- 17/09/2025140,469 mi+9 mi
- 17/09/2026148,097 mi+7,628 mi
Average of roughly 10,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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