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GU12 UWG

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 119,316 miles on the clock, averaging 8,839 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for GU12 UWG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,316
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2015
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,839

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 reading119,316 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU12 UWG 20k45k70k95k119k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,316 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage115,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,552 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage108,994 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage101,258 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,250 miles
Since last MOT+15,572 miles
PASS
Mileage85,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,678 miles
Since last MOT+13,114 miles
PASS
Mileage72,564 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage63,546 miles
Since last MOT+9,617 miles
PASS
Mileage53,929 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,809 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
PASS
Mileage43,219 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
PASS
Mileage34,302 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage27,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,031 miles
PASS
Mileage20,120 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

RegistrationGU12 UWG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GU12 UWG

What car is GU12 UWG?

GU12 UWG is a black Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GU12 UWG?

The last recorded mileage for GU12 UWG was 119,316 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU12 UWG passed its MOT?

GU12 UWG has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.

Is GU12 UWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU12 UWG 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 GU12 UWG?

GU12 UWG is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.