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AJ12 ENU

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,529 mi
Last recorded157,529 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ENU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 157,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 146,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 140,834 miles

Nearside Front headlight condensated but not affecting bulb pattern

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements advise investigation of rear brakes

Fail 4 Jul 2024 140,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hankook ventus prime 3 225/60/17 99v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlight condensated but not affecting bulb pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements advise investigation of rear brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2023 130,160 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 130,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 119,423 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 119,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 107,124 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 107,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,441 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 94,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,571 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cracked in tread.

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean for a reading.

plastic covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,282 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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AJ12 ENU is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ12 ENU, 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 AJ12 ENU registered?

AJ12 ENU is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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