2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LC12 XAS
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 186,589 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC12 XAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 186,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC12 XAS 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 (LC12 XAS) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LC12 XAS Mileage History
- 20/02/2024175,179 mi
- 26/02/2024175,185 mi+6 mi
- 22/02/2025179,814 mi+4,629 mi
- 07/02/2026183,660 mi+3,846 mi
- 15/08/2026186,589 mi+2,929 mi
Average of roughly 4,596 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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