2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SP62 SVS
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 118,965 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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.
SP62 SVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 118,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SP62 SVS Mileage History
- 06/07/2023109,458 mi
- 03/08/2024114,080 mi+4,622 mi
- 06/08/2024114,080 mi
- 23/08/2025118,965 mi+4,885 mi
- 23/08/2025118,965 mi
Average of roughly 4,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP62 SVS 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 (SP62 SVS) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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