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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 77,215 miles on the clock, averaging 6,563 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for SL12 BUO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 77,215 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 6,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | SL12 BUO |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Brown |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1685cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About SL12 BUO
What car is SL12 BUO?
SL12 BUO is an brown Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.
What is the mileage of SL12 BUO?
The last recorded mileage for SL12 BUO was 77,215 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL12 BUO passed its MOT?
SL12 BUO has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2019.
Is SL12 BUO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL12 BUO 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 SL12 BUO?
SL12 BUO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.