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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 108,867 miles on the clock, averaging 7,791 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for SH12 VKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 108,867 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,551 |
| Average per year | 7,791 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 VKU |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Brown |
| 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 VKU
What car is SH12 VKU?
SH12 VKU is an brown Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.
What is the mileage of SH12 VKU?
The last recorded mileage for SH12 VKU was 108,867 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH12 VKU passed its MOT?
SH12 VKU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.
Is SH12 VKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH12 VKU 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 VKU?
SH12 VKU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.