2012 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LM12 NBF
2012 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 110,575 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
LM12 NBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2022
- 110,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM12 NBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (LM12 NBF) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LM12 NBF Mileage History
- 15/12/202192,685 mi
- 16/12/202192,689 mi+4 mi
- 19/12/2022110,485 mi+17,796 mi
- 22/12/2022110,575 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 17,563 miles per year across 4 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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