2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SH62 KTD
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 112,415 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,415 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.
SH62 KTD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2021
- 112,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH62 KTD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (SH62 KTD) between December 2015 and December 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2021 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 (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SH62 KTD Mileage History
- 16/12/201530,410 mi
- 10/12/201640,308 mi+9,898 mi
- 09/12/201747,990 mi+7,682 mi
- 12/12/201856,935 mi+8,945 mi
- 09/12/201977,188 mi+20,253 mi
- 10/12/201977,188 mi
- 16/12/202094,440 mi+17,252 mi
- 16/12/202094,441 mi+1 mi
- 02/12/2021112,415 mi+17,974 mi
- 03/12/2021112,415 mi
Average of roughly 13,745 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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- AWD coupling and rear differential noiseModerate
Matched tyres and correct servicing matter. Neglect can lead to rear-coupling judder or differential whine, especially on higher-mileage AWD Sportages.
- Rear suspension bush and link wearModerate
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