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RE12 LCX

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourBlue
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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 156,802 miles on the clock, averaging 10,218 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for RE12 LCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,218

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,802 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,218
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 LCX 53k79k105k131k157k '15'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,802 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,801 miles
Since last MOT+9,427 miles
PASS
Mileage147,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,374 miles
Since last MOT+11,199 miles
PASS
Mileage136,175 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,174 miles
Since last MOT+6,989 miles
PASS
Mileage129,185 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage125,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage119,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,812 miles
PASS
Mileage110,200 miles
Since last MOT+14,896 miles
PASS
Mileage95,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,043 miles
PASS
Mileage86,261 miles
Since last MOT+12,751 miles
PASS
Mileage73,510 miles
Since last MOT+20,238 miles
PASS
Mileage53,272 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

RegistrationRE12 LCX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RE12 LCX

What car is RE12 LCX?

RE12 LCX is an blue Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RE12 LCX?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 LCX was 156,802 miles, recorded on 28 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 LCX passed its MOT?

RE12 LCX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2025.

Is RE12 LCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE12 LCX 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 RE12 LCX?

RE12 LCX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.