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RE12 LXJ

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1995cc

Orange Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourOrange
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 114,969 miles on the clock, averaging 7,278 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE12 LXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,278

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,969 miles
Reading date
Miles last year288
Average per year7,278
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE12 LXJ 40k59k77k96k115k '15'25'20

Check RE12 LXJ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,969 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,681 miles
Since last MOT+12,036 miles
PASS
Mileage102,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage95,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,542 miles
PASS
Mileage88,589 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage85,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage80,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage72,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,622 miles
PASS
Mileage69,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,704 miles
PASS
Mileage60,269 miles
Since last MOT+8,707 miles
PASS
Mileage51,562 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,454 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage44,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage39,686 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 LXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RE12 LXJ

What car is RE12 LXJ?

RE12 LXJ is an orange Kia Sportage, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RE12 LXJ?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 LXJ was 114,969 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 LXJ passed its MOT?

RE12 LXJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is RE12 LXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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