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EX12 DMU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 99,682 miles on the clock, averaging 4,754 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for EX12 DMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,754

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

Low mileage
Latest reading99,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,830
Average per year4,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX12 DMU 46k60k73k86k100k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage95,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage91,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage87,602 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage81,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage79,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,207 miles
Since last MOT+2,258 miles
PASS
Mileage76,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage72,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage67,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,369 miles
PASS
Mileage61,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage54,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,901 miles
PASS
Mileage46,225 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

RegistrationEX12 DMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EX12 DMU

What car is EX12 DMU?

EX12 DMU is an black Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EX12 DMU?

The last recorded mileage for EX12 DMU was 99,682 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX12 DMU passed its MOT?

EX12 DMU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.

Is EX12 DMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX12 DMU 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 EX12 DMU?

EX12 DMU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.