2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SA62 PFE
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 163,504 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA62 PFE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 163,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA62 PFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (SA62 PFE) between March 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SA62 PFE Mileage History
- 06/03/201552,715 mi
- 09/03/201552,715 mi
- 03/02/201662,972 mi+10,257 mi
- 03/02/201662,972 mi
- 27/03/201782,008 mi+19,036 mi
- 21/05/2018100,531 mi+18,523 mi
- 21/05/2018100,535 mi+4 mi
- 23/02/2019110,098 mi+9,563 mi
- 23/02/2019110,099 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/2019111,621 mi+1,522 mi
- 02/10/2019111,621 mi
- 28/09/2020122,778 mi+11,157 mi
- 29/09/2020122,800 mi+22 mi
- 19/04/2022138,829 mi+16,029 mi
- 24/04/2023145,487 mi+6,658 mi
- 04/05/2023145,482 mi-5 mi
- 23/04/2024153,176 mi+7,694 mi
- 24/04/2024153,176 mi
- 29/04/2025158,820 mi+5,644 mi
- 08/05/2025158,885 mi+65 mi
- 30/04/2026163,504 mi+4,619 mi
Average of roughly 9,935 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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