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A12 LRV

2016 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,566 mi
Last recorded81,566 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LRV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,423 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 54,907 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,878 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 28,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads and discs badly worn

n/s/f tyre tread unevenly worn close to legal min of 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre has damage on outer wall and tread unevenly worn close to legal min of 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre tread worn close to legal min of 1.6mm

rear brake pads starting to wear badly

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 LRV is a 2016 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 49,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRV, 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 10 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 LRV registered?

A12 LRV is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is A12 LRV safe to buy?

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