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 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 174,031 miles on the clock, averaging 13,647 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for ST12 VRO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,031 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 112 |
| Average per year | 13,647 |
| 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 | ST12 VRO |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1685cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About ST12 VRO
What car is ST12 VRO?
ST12 VRO is an black Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Dundee in 2012.
What is the mileage of ST12 VRO?
The last recorded mileage for ST12 VRO was 174,031 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST12 VRO passed its MOT?
ST12 VRO has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2024.
Is ST12 VRO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST12 VRO 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 ST12 VRO?
ST12 VRO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.