2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · YY12 EXE
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 97,411 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY12 EXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 97,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YY12 EXE Mileage History
- 18/03/202467,364 mi
- 26/03/202467,366 mi+2 mi
- 15/04/202580,667 mi+13,301 mi
- 13/04/202697,397 mi+16,730 mi
- 16/04/202697,411 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 14,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY12 EXE 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 (YY12 EXE) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wire broken (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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