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RJ12 VXW

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 112,535 miles on the clock, averaging 13,977 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ12 VXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
13,977

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 reading112,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,702
Average per year13,977
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ12 VXW 41k59k77k95k113k '15'20'18

Check RJ12 VXW

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,535 miles
Since last MOT+10,702 miles
PASS
Mileage101,833 miles
Since last MOT+12,048 miles
PASS
Mileage89,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,785 miles
Since last MOT+14,604 miles
PASS
Mileage75,181 miles
Since last MOT+16,612 miles
PASS
Mileage58,569 miles
Since last MOT+17,249 miles
PASS
Mileage41,320 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

RegistrationRJ12 VXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RJ12 VXW

What car is RJ12 VXW?

RJ12 VXW is an silver Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RJ12 VXW?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 VXW was 112,535 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 VXW passed its MOT?

RJ12 VXW has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jul 2020.

Is RJ12 VXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ12 VXW 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 RJ12 VXW?

RJ12 VXW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.