2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · YS12 FDZ
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 81,393 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS12 FDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 81,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS12 FDZ 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 (YS12 FDZ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Oil overfilled (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
YS12 FDZ Mileage History
- 15/05/202372,933 mi
- 15/05/202475,572 mi+2,639 mi
- 16/05/202578,493 mi+2,921 mi
- 20/05/202578,512 mi+19 mi
- 19/05/202681,393 mi+2,881 mi
Average of roughly 2,809 miles per year across 5 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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