2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LD62 XOM
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 71,877 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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.
LD62 XOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 71,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD62 XOM 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 (LD62 XOM) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 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 (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
LD62 XOM Mileage History
- 04/08/202355,652 mi
- 08/08/202465,754 mi+10,102 mi
- 12/08/202570,156 mi+4,402 mi
- 03/08/202671,875 mi+1,719 mi
- 05/08/202671,877 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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