Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 143,391 miles on the clock, averaging 10,439 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for SH12 VKB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 143,391 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,849 |
| Average per year | 10,439 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SH12 VKB |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1685cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About SH12 VKB
What car is SH12 VKB?
SH12 VKB is an silver Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.
What is the mileage of SH12 VKB?
The last recorded mileage for SH12 VKB was 143,391 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH12 VKB passed its MOT?
SH12 VKB has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2025.
Is SH12 VKB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH12 VKB 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 SH12 VKB?
SH12 VKB is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.