MOT Status
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137,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Engine running rough. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test. worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excess brake binding. (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front headlight, moisture in unit.
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Offside Rear trailing suspension arm bush worn/starting to deteriorate
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn/lipped.
Offside Front headlight, moisture in unit.
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Offside Rear trailing suspension arm bush worn/starting to deteriorate
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not fully visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front headlight, moisture inside unit.
Nearside Rear tyre worn/cracking heavily in tread.
Offside Rear trailing suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate.
Offside Rear tyre worn/cracking heavily in tread
Rear brake pads worn.
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre worn/cracking heavily in tread.
Offside Front headlight, moisture inside unit.
Offside Rear trailing suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate.
Offside Rear tyre worn/cracking heavily in tread
Rear brake pads worn.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AJ12 XAS is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XAS, 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 XAS is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 July 2012.
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