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SM61 GJU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 141,708 miles on the clock, averaging 9,802 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for SM61 GJU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,802

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,708 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,328
Average per year9,802
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM61 GJU 34k61k88k115k142k '15'26'20

Check SM61 GJU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,708 miles
Since last MOT+11,328 miles
PASS
Mileage130,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,380 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
PASS
Mileage121,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage114,783 miles
Since last MOT+16,341 miles
PASS
Mileage98,442 miles
Since last MOT+16,260 miles
PASS
Mileage82,182 miles
Since last MOT+20,664 miles
PASS
Mileage61,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,981 miles
PASS
Mileage51,537 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage42,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage33,747 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

RegistrationSM61 GJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About SM61 GJU

What car is SM61 GJU?

SM61 GJU is an blue Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SM61 GJU?

The last recorded mileage for SM61 GJU was 141,708 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM61 GJU passed its MOT?

SM61 GJU has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Feb 2026.

Is SM61 GJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM61 GJU 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 SM61 GJU?

SM61 GJU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.