2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · MW61 WAE
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 20/02/2012. Recorded mileage 119,747 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 13/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,747 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
MW61 WAE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2024
- 119,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MW61 WAE Mileage History
- 28/02/201535,474 mi
- 28/02/201535,474 mi
- 19/02/201648,846 mi+13,372 mi
- 09/02/201758,053 mi+9,207 mi
- 21/02/201870,772 mi+12,719 mi
- 04/03/201981,960 mi+11,188 mi
- 27/02/202091,370 mi+9,410 mi
- 05/02/202198,020 mi+6,650 mi
- 04/03/2022110,557 mi+12,537 mi
- 23/02/2023112,415 mi+1,858 mi
- 06/03/2023112,651 mi+236 mi
- 14/03/2024119,747 mi+7,096 mi
Average of roughly 9,321 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
MW61 WAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (MW61 WAE) between February 2015 and March 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2024 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 (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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