2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · WU62 THZ
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 88,547 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU62 THZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 88,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU62 THZ 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 (WU62 THZ) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
WU62 THZ Mileage History
- 28/10/202272,094 mi
- 27/10/202379,325 mi+7,231 mi
- 10/11/202379,331 mi+6 mi
- 20/11/202487,243 mi+7,912 mi
- 28/05/202588,547 mi+1,304 mi
Average of roughly 6,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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