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AC07 PEN

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,109 mi
Last recorded77,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 PEN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 77,109 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 67,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,453 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2023 62,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,692 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1.5 cms diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 50,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,479 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 20,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AC07 PEN is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,910 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 AC07 PEN, 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 14 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC07 PEN registered?

AC07 PEN is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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