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EU12 EXV

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 71,313 miles on the clock, averaging 4,570 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for EU12 EXV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
71,313
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,570

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,313 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,026
Average per year4,570
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU12 EXV 20k33k46k59k71k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage68,287 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage65,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage59,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage56,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,809 miles
PASS
Mileage53,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage48,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
PASS
Mileage43,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage38,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage34,245 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage27,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage20,246 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

RegistrationEU12 EXV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EU12 EXV

What car is EU12 EXV?

EU12 EXV is an black Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EU12 EXV?

The last recorded mileage for EU12 EXV was 71,313 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU12 EXV passed its MOT?

EU12 EXV has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.

Is EU12 EXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU12 EXV 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 EU12 EXV?

EU12 EXV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.