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KE12 LXN

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

White Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourWhite
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 152,443 miles on the clock, averaging 10,176 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for KE12 LXN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,176

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,443 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE12 LXN 46k73k99k126k152k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,443 miles
Since last MOT+52,328 miles
PASS
Mileage100,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage95,200 miles
Since last MOT+10,162 miles
PASS
Mileage85,038 miles
Since last MOT+10,038 miles
PASS
Mileage75,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage70,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
PASS
Mileage61,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage54,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,651 miles
PASS
Mileage45,932 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

RegistrationKE12 LXN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About KE12 LXN

What car is KE12 LXN?

KE12 LXN is a white Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Northampton in 2012.

What is the mileage of KE12 LXN?

The last recorded mileage for KE12 LXN was 152,443 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE12 LXN passed its MOT?

KE12 LXN has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.

Is KE12 LXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE12 LXN 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 KE12 LXN?

KE12 LXN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.