2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SH12 EVM
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 113,856 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 EVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 113,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 EVM 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 (SH12 EVM) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
SH12 EVM Mileage History
- 30/12/202281,460 mi
- 27/07/202385,629 mi+4,169 mi
- 26/07/202497,890 mi+12,261 mi
- 17/07/2025108,616 mi+10,726 mi
- 12/06/2026113,856 mi+5,240 mi
Average of roughly 9,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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