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ET12 BHY

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Orange Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 109,164 miles on the clock, averaging 7,630 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for ET12 BHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,164
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,630

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,164 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET12 BHY 31k50k70k90k109k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,164 miles
Since last MOT+11,876 miles
PASS
Mileage97,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage94,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage90,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage85,403 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage81,104 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage73,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,850 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage64,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage53,945 miles
Since last MOT+11,947 miles
PASS
Mileage41,998 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage30,768 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

RegistrationET12 BHY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About ET12 BHY

What car is ET12 BHY?

ET12 BHY is an orange Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of ET12 BHY?

The last recorded mileage for ET12 BHY was 109,164 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET12 BHY passed its MOT?

ET12 BHY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.

Is ET12 BHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET12 BHY 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 ET12 BHY?

ET12 BHY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.