2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LM57 VEG
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 97,009 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 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 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VEG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 97,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (LM57 VEG) between November 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LM57 VEG Mileage History
- 16/11/201531,337 mi
- 07/11/201636,292 mi+4,955 mi
- 07/11/201741,277 mi+4,985 mi
- 13/11/201850,939 mi+9,662 mi
- 28/10/201959,112 mi+8,173 mi
- 21/10/202064,071 mi+4,959 mi
- 26/10/202169,742 mi+5,671 mi
- 26/10/202169,742 mi
- 25/10/202275,954 mi+6,212 mi
- 31/10/202382,273 mi+6,319 mi
- 31/10/202382,273 mi
- 15/11/202489,149 mi+6,876 mi
- 15/11/202489,149 mi
- 17/11/202597,009 mi+7,860 mi
Average of roughly 6,565 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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