2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · OO61 JML
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 178,971 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO61 JML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 178,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO61 JML 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 (OO61 JML) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
OO61 JML Mileage History
- 03/06/2023143,735 mi
- 11/06/2024161,712 mi+17,977 mi
- 11/06/2024161,712 mi
- 17/09/2025178,971 mi+17,259 mi
- 19/09/2025178,971 mi
Average of roughly 15,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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