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AJ62 CYW

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,049 mi
Last recorded99,049 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,049 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 99,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no split pins in track rod ends

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,336 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,336 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,368 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,061 miles

front tyres have a different speed rating

Fail 6 Dec 2017 49,060 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres have a different speed rating

Pass 2 Dec 2016 40,584 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2016 40,584 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,976 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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AJ62 CYW is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ62 CYW, 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 AJ62 CYW registered?

AJ62 CYW is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is AJ62 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 CYW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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