2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · LV12 THZ
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 70,031 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV12 THZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 70,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV12 THZ 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 (LV12 THZ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LV12 THZ Mileage History
- 05/08/202259,478 mi
- 10/08/202363,230 mi+3,752 mi
- 06/08/202466,310 mi+3,080 mi
- 05/08/202570,031 mi+3,721 mi
Average of roughly 3,518 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- DPF and EGR clogging on CRDi modelsModerate
Like many family SUVs, short journeys clog the DPF and EGR system, causing poor economy, limp mode and repeat warning lights on otherwise strong engines.
- AWD coupling and rear differential noiseModerate
Matched tyres and correct servicing matter. Neglect can lead to rear-coupling judder or differential whine, especially on higher-mileage AWD Sportages.
- Rear suspension bush and link wearModerate
A common UK wear theme rather than a design disaster. Bushes, links and dampers tire, leaving the rear of the car noisy and unsettled.
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