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AJ61 AHV

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,368 mi
Last recorded129,368 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AHV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 129,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot slightly drooping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,280 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 91,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 85,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,542 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,036 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,453 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,090 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 67,002 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 67,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,405 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 59,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,351 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,856 miles

nearside rear tyre low in inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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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AJ61 AHV is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 AHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ61 AHV registered?

AJ61 AHV is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is AJ61 AHV safe to buy?

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