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EX12 DTU

2012 Kia Sportage · Petrol · 1998cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1998cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 88,679 miles on the clock, averaging 7,514 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CRDi engine is known for d4ha and bosch cp4 high-pressure fuel pump (hpfp).

MOT & Mileage History for EX12 DTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2015
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,514

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading88,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,802
Average per year7,514
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX12 DTU 26k42k58k73k89k '15'23'19

Check EX12 DTU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,802 miles
PASS
Mileage86,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage81,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage74,287 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage63,819 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage55,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,327 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
PASS
Mileage44,737 miles
Since last MOT+10,931 miles
PASS
Mileage33,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage26,466 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

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D4HA

Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 DTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EX12 DTU

What car is EX12 DTU?

EX12 DTU is an black Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EX12 DTU?

The last recorded mileage for EX12 DTU was 88,679 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX12 DTU passed its MOT?

EX12 DTU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Jul 2023.

Is EX12 DTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX12 DTU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EX12 DTU?

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