2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SH12 FOC
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 136,921 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 FOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 136,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 FOC 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 FOC) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH12 FOC Mileage History
- 03/05/2024107,312 mi
- 03/05/2024107,312 mi
- 25/04/2025121,905 mi+14,593 mi
- 16/04/2026136,921 mi+15,016 mi
- 16/04/2026136,921 mi
Average of roughly 15,165 miles per year across 5 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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