2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · MW12 FBL
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18/07/2012. Recorded mileage 120,480 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,480 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
MW12 FBL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2023
- 120,480 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: 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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MW12 FBL Mileage History
- 13/12/2021108,764 mi
- 25/08/2022111,053 mi+2,289 mi
- 02/09/2022111,056 mi+3 mi
- 13/09/2023120,480 mi+9,424 mi
Average of roughly 6,697 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MW12 FBL 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 (MW12 FBL) between December 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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