2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · WG12 VTT
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 86,908 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG12 VTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 86,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG12 VTT 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 (WG12 VTT) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WG12 VTT Mileage History
- 20/05/202468,658 mi
- 24/05/202468,659 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/202578,720 mi+10,061 mi
- 02/04/202686,908 mi+8,188 mi
- 03/04/202686,908 mi
Average of roughly 9,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- DPF and EGR clogging on CRDi modelsModerate
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- AWD coupling and rear differential noiseModerate
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
A common UK wear theme rather than a design disaster. Bushes, links and dampers tire, leaving the rear of the car noisy and unsettled.
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