2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SX62 BVR
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 125,063 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX62 BVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 125,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX62 BVR 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 (SX62 BVR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 performance unable to be tested due to off side rear (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure backing plate excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SX62 BVR Mileage History
- 19/10/202274,022 mi
- 20/09/202379,097 mi+5,075 mi
- 12/10/2024100,394 mi+21,297 mi
- 10/10/2025125,016 mi+24,622 mi
- 17/10/2025125,063 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 17,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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