2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · RO62 NXG
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 119,981 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
RO62 NXG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 119,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO62 NXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (RO62 NXG) between October 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Brake performance not tested due to excessively worn front brake pads (1.2.1 (g))”.
RO62 NXG Mileage History
- 06/10/201542,729 mi
- 06/10/201656,077 mi+13,348 mi
- 06/10/201656,077 mi
- 03/10/201767,504 mi+11,427 mi
- 13/08/201876,097 mi+8,593 mi
- 19/07/201984,286 mi+8,189 mi
- 20/07/201984,286 mi
- 11/08/202090,627 mi+6,341 mi
- 13/08/202090,639 mi+12 mi
- 01/09/202194,924 mi+4,285 mi
- 08/10/2022101,632 mi+6,708 mi
- 16/11/2023108,580 mi+6,948 mi
- 30/10/2024115,034 mi+6,454 mi
- 09/02/2026119,981 mi+4,947 mi
Average of roughly 7,467 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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