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A22 BCG

2011 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,592 mi
Last recorded62,592 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sportage74,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 BCG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 62,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 56,949 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 56,787 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested tyre on cord (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 51,474 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 51,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,529 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 47,542 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drop link has slight play

Offside Rear Drop link has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,421 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

New Emissions results = 0.28 avg. Printout attached

minor corrosion to some underbody components

rear parking brake noisy on application whilst being roller brake tested. Performance / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 18 Jun 2021 42,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit = 0.51 Reading obtained =1.46 Avg. Print out attached (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

rear parking brake noisy on application whilst being roller brake tested. Performance / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,081 miles

NS rear Lazy. Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 100 / 190 eff = 17%

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot pin holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 20,922 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INNER EDGE.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 15,383 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 11,580 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2014 9,362 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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A22 BCG is a 2011 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 74,137 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 A22 BCG, 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 15 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A22 BCG is a 2011 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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