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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 99,240 miles on the clock, averaging 6,511 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for SM12 NUC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 99,240 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,652 |
| Average per year | 6,511 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | SM12 NUC |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Brown |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1685cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About SM12 NUC
What car is SM12 NUC?
SM12 NUC is an brown Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.
What is the mileage of SM12 NUC?
The last recorded mileage for SM12 NUC was 99,240 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM12 NUC passed its MOT?
SM12 NUC has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2026.
Is SM12 NUC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM12 NUC 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 SM12 NUC?
SM12 NUC is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.