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KU12 SYC

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
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 1685cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 144,635 miles on the clock, averaging 7,910 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for KU12 SYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,635
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,910

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 reading144,635 miles
Reading date
Miles last year711
Average per year7,910
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KU12 SYC 60k81k102k123k145k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,635 miles
Since last MOT+711 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,178 miles
PASS
Mileage135,746 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage125,918 miles
Since last MOT+11,559 miles
PASS
Mileage114,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,239 miles
PASS
Mileage107,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage102,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage95,664 miles
Since last MOT+11,628 miles
PASS
Mileage84,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage76,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage72,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage68,004 miles
Since last MOT+8,424 miles
PASS
Mileage59,580 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

These are the most commonly reported problems on Kia Sportage models (2010–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

D4FD

Chain elongates (longer life than related U2 engines, but still fails).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 SYC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeKU — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About KU12 SYC

What car is KU12 SYC?

KU12 SYC is a silver Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Luton in 2012.

What is the mileage of KU12 SYC?

The last recorded mileage for KU12 SYC was 144,635 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KU12 SYC passed its MOT?

KU12 SYC has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is KU12 SYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KU12 SYC 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 KU12 SYC?

KU12 SYC is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.