2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SW12 GVM
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 47,248 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW12 GVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 47,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW12 GVM 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 (SW12 GVM) between August 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SW12 GVM Mileage History
- 06/08/202437,845 mi
- 07/08/202437,846 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/202543,440 mi+5,594 mi
- 26/03/202647,247 mi+3,807 mi
- 01/04/202647,248 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,697 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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