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A12 EML

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,480 mi
Last recorded71,480 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EML
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 112,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 64,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Perishing Along Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 102,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 56,041 miles

off side front tyre worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,982 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 48,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 41,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 40,883 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 36,890 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,668 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,954 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,663 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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A12 EML is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 EML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 EML registered?

A12 EML is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 October 2017.

Is A12 EML safe to buy?

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