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AJ12 NYG

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,693 mi
Last recorded100,693 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 100,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 94,057 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jul 2025 94,055 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,020 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 51,395 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,883 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,437 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 36,790 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2018 32,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front wipers smear screen

Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,792 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,374 miles

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 NYG is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

AJ12 NYG is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is AJ12 NYG safe to buy?

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