MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut and flatspot. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut and flatspot. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
rear brake discs are corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
rear brake discs are corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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AJ12 XHE is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?
AJ12 XHE is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 August 2012.
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