2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · RE62 BYJ
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 87,866 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE62 BYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 87,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RE62 BYJ Mileage History
- 29/09/202264,109 mi
- 02/01/202474,400 mi+10,291 mi
- 02/01/202474,400 mi
- 12/12/202481,479 mi+7,079 mi
- 08/12/202587,866 mi+6,387 mi
Average of roughly 7,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE62 BYJ 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 (RE62 BYJ) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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