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BN12 UAL

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 102,873 miles on the clock, averaging 5,827 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for BN12 UAL

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,827

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,073
Average per year5,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN12 UAL 47k61k75k89k103k '15'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage96,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage91,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage87,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage83,170 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage76,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage71,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage64,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage57,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,799 miles
PASS
Mileage47,410 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
PASS
Mileage47,227 miles

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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

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

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About BN12 UAL

What car is BN12 UAL?

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

What is the mileage of BN12 UAL?

The last recorded mileage for BN12 UAL was 102,873 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN12 UAL passed its MOT?

BN12 UAL has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Nov 2024.

Is BN12 UAL ULEZ compliant?

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

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