2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · NL12 EFO
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 132,587 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,587 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NL12 EFO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 132,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL12 EFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (NL12 EFO) between March 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NL12 EFO Mileage History
- 05/03/201533,288 mi
- 05/03/201533,288 mi
- 13/08/201535,224 mi+1,936 mi
- 08/08/201648,156 mi+12,932 mi
- 09/08/201759,861 mi+11,705 mi
- 14/08/201869,165 mi+9,304 mi
- 29/07/201974,144 mi+4,979 mi
- 11/08/202084,082 mi+9,938 mi
- 10/08/202195,630 mi+11,548 mi
- 10/08/202195,630 mi
- 28/07/2022105,017 mi+9,387 mi
- 29/07/2022105,017 mi
- 11/08/2023113,480 mi+8,463 mi
- 11/08/2023113,480 mi
- 28/08/2024119,349 mi+5,869 mi
- 27/08/2025126,106 mi+6,757 mi
- 26/08/2026132,587 mi+6,481 mi
Average of roughly 8,652 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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