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AJ57 MOG

2012 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 MOG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 126,511 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 126,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 122,056 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 122,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated have sealered up to pass mot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 116,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 109,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 101,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,454 miles

Unable to see rear pads

Pass 30 Jun 2018 72,485 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,796 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,741 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 42,006 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

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

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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AJ57 MOG is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ57 MOG, 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 AJ57 MOG registered?

AJ57 MOG is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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