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GV12 UCU

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1995cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourSilver
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 1995cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 97,880 miles on the clock, averaging 5,560 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV12 UCU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2016
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
5,560

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,880 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV12 UCU 43k57k70k84k98k '16'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage94,726 miles
Since last MOT+792 miles
PASS
Mileage93,934 miles
Since last MOT+1,835 miles
PASS
Mileage92,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage91,034 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,515 miles
PASS
Mileage82,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage79,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage73,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage65,905 miles
Since last MOT+11,135 miles
PASS
Mileage54,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,770 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
PASS
Mileage42,745 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UCU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GV12 UCU

What car is GV12 UCU?

GV12 UCU is a silver Kia Sportage, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GV12 UCU?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 UCU was 97,880 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 UCU passed its MOT?

GV12 UCU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.

Is GV12 UCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV12 UCU 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 GV12 UCU?

GV12 UCU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.