2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · WJ12 HHS
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 82,230 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 HHS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 82,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 HHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (WJ12 HHS) between February 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
WJ12 HHS Mileage History
- 17/02/201521,361 mi
- 17/02/201521,361 mi
- 25/02/201630,651 mi+9,290 mi
- 23/02/201737,914 mi+7,263 mi
- 08/05/201846,645 mi+8,731 mi
- 03/05/201951,506 mi+4,861 mi
- 03/11/202057,116 mi+5,610 mi
- 26/10/202159,796 mi+2,680 mi
- 03/11/202266,134 mi+6,338 mi
- 04/06/202473,805 mi+7,671 mi
- 05/06/202473,808 mi+3 mi
- 06/05/202576,333 mi+2,525 mi
- 13/05/202682,230 mi+5,897 mi
Average of roughly 5,418 miles per year across 13 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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