KIA SV12VLJ MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Colour	BLACK
Year of manufacture	2012
Fuel type	DIESEL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Mar 2012
Vehicle age	14 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	25 Aug 2022
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Medium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership	4.2 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,685 cc
Fuel type	DIESEL
CO₂ emissions (official)	143 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~48 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,400

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 10 Apr 2026

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✗ MOT Expired Expires: 30 Aug 2026

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SV12VLJ

MOT Expires In

days (30 Aug 2026)

Tax Expires In

days (10 Apr 2026)

Registration	SV12VLJ
MOT status	✗ Expired
MOT expiry date	30 Aug 2026
MOT days remaining	0 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	10 Apr 2026
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	25 Aug 2022
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2693 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	1.2 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	92% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	50/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	80/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,300 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,400
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£900
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Lighting / Electrical, Suspension & Steering, Tyres, Brakes
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~3.5 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary KIA SPORTAGE (2012), BLACK, DIESEL, 1,685cc. Has completed 16 MOT tests, with a 69% pass rate (11 passed, 5 failed). Recorded 112,554 miles, averaging 10,773 miles/yr. 6 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 34 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 12/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2026-08-30
MOT pass rate	69%
Tests passed	11
Tests failed	5
Dangerous defects (total)	6
Major defects (total)	10
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	34
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (16 Tests)

MOT #16 2025-08-28 14:25

Test number: 668053795690

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Aug 2026

Odometer: 112,554 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £750 – £1,940

MOT #15 2024-08-31 11:24

Test number: 171994631575

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Aug 2025

Odometer: 106,434 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £800

MOT #14 2024-08-31 09:36

Test number: 725086914732

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 106,434 MI

Items: 10

Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Dangerous Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £990 – £2,690

MOT #13 2023-08-17 15:24

Test number: 684922411188

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Aug 2024

Odometer: 98,693 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £295 – £810

MOT #12 2022-08-17 13:39

Test number: 862647028717

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Aug 2023

Odometer: 89,099 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £200

MOT #11 2022-08-16 14:04

Test number: 273555740684

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 89,096 MI

Items: 8

Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split / play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Dangerous Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £480 – £1,900

MOT #10 2021-05-13 10:45

Test number: 615374985154

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 May 2022

Odometer: 76,893 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #9 2020-09-21 16:42

Test number: 331847611938

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 20 Sep 2021

Odometer: 73,572 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £670

MOT #8 2019-08-27 15:47

Test number: 314396922515

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Aug 2020

Odometer: 69,524 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £490

MOT #7 2019-02-20 13:13

Test number: 858314348659

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 69,403 MI

Items: 6

Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £910 – £3,810

MOT #6 2018-08-22 17:00

Test number: 107933566484

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Aug 2019

Odometer: 65,378 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #5 2018-08-22 10:56

Test number: 481428335567

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 65,378 MI

Items: 2

Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £540

MOT #4 2017-08-22 11:29

Test number: 675607676521

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Aug 2018

Odometer: 55,565 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £385 – £1,530

MOT #3 2016-08-29 12:55

Test number: 567942687156

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Aug 2017

Odometer: 47,009 MI

Items: 2

Advisory rear wiper blade torn
Advisory small chips on windscreen

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £115 – £460

MOT #2 2015-03-18 17:20

Test number: 826317075076

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Mar 2016

Odometer: 34,895 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £2,300

MOT #1 2015-03-18 13:33

Test number: 316457175029

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 34,895 MI

Items: 3

Fail Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £2,700

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	16
First registration	2015-03-18
Last registration	2025-08-28
Latest reading	112,554 miles
Annual avg (est.)	10,773 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	152%
Mileage growth trend	Consistent use
Wear level	73% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2015-03-18	34,895 miles
Registration #2	2015-03-18	34,895 miles
Registration #3	2016-08-29	47,009 miles
Registration #4	2017-08-22	55,565 miles
Registration #5	2018-08-22	65,378 miles
Registration #6	2018-08-22	65,378 miles
Registration #7	2019-02-20	69,403 miles
Registration #8	2019-08-27	69,524 miles
Registration #9	2020-09-21	73,572 miles
Registration #10	2021-05-13	76,893 miles
Registration #11	2022-08-16	89,096 miles
Registration #12	2022-08-17	89,099 miles
Registration #13	2023-08-17	98,693 miles
Registration #14	2024-08-31	106,434 miles
Registration #15	2024-08-31	106,434 miles
Registration #16	2025-08-28	112,554 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Brake Pads	×4
Handbrake	×3
Tyre Tread	×1
Ball Joint	×1
Engine Work	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×10
Brake Discs	×6
Suspension	×5
Brake Pads	×4
Ball Joint	×3

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 14 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£570 – £1,560

6 defects found

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Major Defects

£810 – £4,250

10 defects found

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Advisory Items

£3,615 – £10,030

34 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£5,595 – £20,840

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£750 – £1,940

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£750

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£101

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,300

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.