2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SH62 VRV
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 78,158 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH62 VRV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 78,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH62 VRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (SH62 VRV) between February 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SH62 VRV Mileage History
- 12/02/201636,011 mi
- 10/02/201740,488 mi+4,477 mi
- 08/02/201845,672 mi+5,184 mi
- 15/02/201949,549 mi+3,877 mi
- 25/02/202054,984 mi+5,435 mi
- 18/03/202158,045 mi+3,061 mi
- 19/03/202158,072 mi+27 mi
- 02/03/202261,052 mi+2,980 mi
- 03/03/202261,052 mi
- 17/03/202364,050 mi+2,998 mi
- 11/03/202468,853 mi+4,803 mi
- 13/03/202573,224 mi+4,371 mi
- 13/03/202573,224 mi
- 17/03/202678,158 mi+4,934 mi
Average of roughly 4,176 miles per year across 14 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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