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MW12 VJU

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

White Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 98,345 miles on the clock, averaging 7,319 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for MW12 VJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,319

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 reading98,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year104
Average per year7,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW12 VJU 25k43k62k80k98k '15'25'22

Check MW12 VJU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,345 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,241 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage94,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage89,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage83,364 miles
Since last MOT+18,736 miles
PASS
Mileage64,628 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage56,225 miles
Since last MOT+9,211 miles
PASS
Mileage47,014 miles
Since last MOT+22,230 miles
PASS
Mileage24,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,784 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

RegistrationMW12 VJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About MW12 VJU

What car is MW12 VJU?

MW12 VJU is an white Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MW12 VJU?

The last recorded mileage for MW12 VJU was 98,345 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW12 VJU passed its MOT?

MW12 VJU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is MW12 VJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW12 VJU 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 MW12 VJU?

MW12 VJU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.