Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2012 Kia Sportage Diesel 1685cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 127,797 miles on the clock, averaging 5,842 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for AY12 YSW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,797 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,842 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Kia Sportage
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D4FD
Chain elongates (longer life than related U2 engines, but still fails).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY12 YSW |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Brown |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1685cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About AY12 YSW
What car is AY12 YSW?
AY12 YSW is an brown Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2012.
What is the mileage of AY12 YSW?
The last recorded mileage for AY12 YSW was 127,797 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY12 YSW passed its MOT?
AY12 YSW has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2025.
Is AY12 YSW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY12 YSW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AY12 YSW?
AY12 YSW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.