2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SH62 LDC
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 148,438 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH62 LDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 148,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH62 LDC 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 (SH62 LDC) between December 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH62 LDC Mileage History
- 09/12/2022125,354 mi
- 07/12/2023135,646 mi+10,292 mi
- 07/09/2024135,658 mi+12 mi
- 16/09/2024135,697 mi+39 mi
- 06/09/2025148,438 mi+12,741 mi
Average of roughly 8,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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