MOT Status
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158,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice replacment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has condensation build up
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bot both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has condensation build up
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine/under/sill covers
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine/under/sill covers
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
O/S/R Brake starting to bind
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stone chip in zone A
Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
O/S/R Brake starting to bind
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stone chip in zone A
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres getting close to minimum legal limit
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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AJ12 YRO is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?
AJ12 YRO is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2012.
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