2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · T88 BAE
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 93,985 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1685cc
T88 BAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 93,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T88 BAE Mileage History
- 08/07/202368,931 mi
- 13/07/202482,677 mi+13,746 mi
- 17/07/202588,743 mi+6,066 mi
- 18/07/202588,743 mi
- 23/07/202693,985 mi+5,242 mi
Average of roughly 8,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T88 BAE 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 (T88 BAE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
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