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SL12 GME

2012 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 65,876 miles on the clock, averaging 6,005 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for SL12 GME

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,876
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,005

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading65,876 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,737
Average per year6,005
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL12 GME 16k29k41k53k66k '15'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage63,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage58,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
PASS
Mileage54,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage49,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage42,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,834 miles
PASS
Mileage33,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage24,958 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage16,519 miles
Since last MOT+407 miles
PASS
Mileage16,112 miles

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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

RegistrationSL12 GME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SL12 GME

What car is SL12 GME?

SL12 GME is an blue Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SL12 GME?

The last recorded mileage for SL12 GME was 65,876 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL12 GME passed its MOT?

SL12 GME has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2023.

Is SL12 GME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL12 GME 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 GME?

SL12 GME is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.