2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LJ12 ABU
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 132,744 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LJ12 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 132,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LJ12 ABU Mileage History
- 08/12/2022109,701 mi
- 11/12/2023115,655 mi+5,954 mi
- 16/12/2024123,758 mi+8,103 mi
- 09/12/2025132,739 mi+8,981 mi
- 10/12/2025132,744 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,665 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ12 ABU 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 (LJ12 ABU) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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