2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LG62 NLA
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 113,726 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,726 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.
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LG62 NLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 113,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG62 NLA 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 (LG62 NLA) between October 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LG62 NLA Mileage History
- 16/10/2023111,800 mi
- 25/10/2023111,813 mi+13 mi
- 26/10/2023111,815 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/2024113,674 mi+1,859 mi
- 25/10/2024113,726 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 1,875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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