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AJ12 KUT

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,943 mi
Last recorded128,943 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KUT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 128,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,670 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 123,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,451 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 117,451 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,365 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,597 miles

TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,039 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 72,624 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 63,916 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,781 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and low inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm and low inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,893 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

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 KUT is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 AJ12 KUT, 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 KUT registered?

AJ12 KUT is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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