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BN12 DTU

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Orange Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourOrange
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 136,791 miles on the clock, averaging 9,763 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for BN12 DTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,763

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,791 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,278
Average per year9,763
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN12 DTU 30k56k83k110k137k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,791 miles
Since last MOT+7,278 miles
PASS
Mileage129,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,359 miles
PASS
Mileage126,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage123,103 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage118,748 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage113,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,447 miles
PASS
Mileage107,908 miles
Since last MOT+14,937 miles
PASS
Mileage92,971 miles
Since last MOT+17,438 miles
PASS
Mileage75,533 miles
Since last MOT+17,991 miles
PASS
Mileage57,542 miles
Since last MOT+18,226 miles
PASS
Mileage39,316 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage29,500 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

These are the most commonly reported problems on Kia Sportage models (2010–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

D4FD

Chain elongates (longer life than related U2 engines, but still fails).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BN12 DTU

What car is BN12 DTU?

BN12 DTU is a orange Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BN12 DTU?

The last recorded mileage for BN12 DTU was 136,791 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN12 DTU passed its MOT?

BN12 DTU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is BN12 DTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN12 DTU 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 BN12 DTU?

BN12 DTU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.