2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LP12 HDE
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10/07/2012. Recorded mileage 136,296 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,296 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1685cc
LP12 HDE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 136,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LP12 HDE Mileage History
- 26/05/201525,502 mi
- 23/05/201636,603 mi+11,101 mi
- 23/05/201636,603 mi
- 22/05/201747,437 mi+10,834 mi
- 21/05/201850,356 mi+2,919 mi
- 22/05/201954,231 mi+3,875 mi
- 27/11/202068,184 mi+13,953 mi
- 12/07/202176,813 mi+8,629 mi
- 07/06/202294,370 mi+17,557 mi
- 24/06/2023113,693 mi+19,323 mi
- 19/06/2024122,414 mi+8,721 mi
- 22/06/2024122,462 mi+48 mi
- 03/07/2025130,699 mi+8,237 mi
- 01/07/2026136,296 mi+5,597 mi
Average of roughly 9,982 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
LP12 HDE 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 (LP12 HDE) between May 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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 (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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