2012 KIA Sportage 2 Crdi 1.7L Heavy oil · LR12 TKN
2012 KIA Sportage 2 Crdi (1.7L, heavy oil). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 149,296 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE 2 CRDI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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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LR12 TKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 149,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR12 TKN 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 2 Crdi (LR12 TKN) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LR12 TKN Mileage History
- 10/02/2023124,209 mi
- 26/02/2023124,392 mi+183 mi
- 30/05/2024135,319 mi+10,927 mi
- 08/06/2024135,718 mi+399 mi
- 16/09/2025149,296 mi+13,578 mi
Average of roughly 9,659 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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