2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · YR62 BHE
2012 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 51,058 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Jan 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YR62 BHE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2020
- 51,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR62 BHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (YR62 BHE) between November 2015 and January 2020.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2020 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
YR62 BHE Mileage History
- 09/11/201525,204 mi
- 14/01/201626,465 mi+1,261 mi
- 24/01/201731,941 mi+5,476 mi
- 09/01/201837,130 mi+5,189 mi
- 10/01/201837,136 mi+6 mi
- 22/01/201944,372 mi+7,236 mi
- 14/01/202051,054 mi+6,682 mi
- 14/01/202051,058 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,184 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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