2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · NC12 XHT
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 109,372 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NC12 XHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 109,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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NC12 XHT Mileage History
- 03/08/202386,075 mi
- 13/08/202493,363 mi+7,288 mi
- 14/08/202493,393 mi+30 mi
- 11/08/2025101,721 mi+8,328 mi
- 05/08/2026109,372 mi+7,651 mi
Average of roughly 7,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NC12 XHT 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 (NC12 XHT) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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