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AJ12 KWL

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,718 mi
Last recorded165,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 165,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front fog light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2026 165,718 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front fog light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2025 153,878 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front fog light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2024 139,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside front fog light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2024 139,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2023 125,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 125,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 113,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/55/18

both front tyres worn on inner edge 235/55/18

Fail 6 Jun 2022 113,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/55/18

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edge 235/55/18

Pass 14 Jun 2021 101,871 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 91,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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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AJ12 KWL is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KWL, 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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AJ12 KWL is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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