2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · MS12 PJC
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 100,410 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS12 PJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 100,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS12 PJC 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 (MS12 PJC) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Suspension (14 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MS12 PJC Mileage History
- 09/02/202482,343 mi
- 13/02/202482,352 mi+9 mi
- 06/02/202591,554 mi+9,202 mi
- 06/02/202591,554 mi
- 18/02/2026100,410 mi+8,856 mi
Average of roughly 8,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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