2012 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · TA60 TUC
2012 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 70,933 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TA60 TUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 70,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TA60 TUC 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 (TA60 TUC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TA60 TUC Mileage History
- 09/02/202364,091 mi
- 09/02/202364,091 mi
- 09/02/202466,108 mi+2,017 mi
- 08/02/202568,827 mi+2,719 mi
- 07/02/202670,933 mi+2,106 mi
Average of roughly 2,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Matched tyres and correct servicing matter. Neglect can lead to rear-coupling judder or differential whine, especially on higher-mileage AWD Sportages.
- Rear suspension bush and link wearModerate
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