2012 KIA Sportage 3 Crdi 1.7L Heavy oil · PUI 545
2012 KIA Sportage 3 Crdi (1.7L, heavy oil). First registered 06 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 129,411 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE 3 CRDI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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.
PUI 545 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 129,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PUI 545 Mileage History
- 12/08/202292,239 mi
- 08/09/2023103,484 mi+11,245 mi
- 14/09/2023103,810 mi+326 mi
- 26/10/2024117,563 mi+13,753 mi
- 12/05/2026129,411 mi+11,848 mi
Average of roughly 9,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PUI 545 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 3 Crdi (PUI 545) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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