2012 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · PL12 AAU
2012 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/07/2012. Recorded mileage 72,487 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1591cc
PL12 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 72,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PL12 AAU Mileage History
- 03/04/202460,479 mi
- 03/04/202460,479 mi
- 14/04/202567,130 mi+6,651 mi
- 08/04/202672,487 mi+5,357 mi
- 08/04/202672,487 mi
Average of roughly 5,966 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL12 AAU 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 (PL12 AAU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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 (24 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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