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AJ62 GKY

2012 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,315 mi
Last recorded86,315 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 79,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,294 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2023 67,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2022 63,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,763 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 52,763 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,052 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 48,052 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel N/S REAR FOOT BRAKE (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,353 miles

Nail in tyre O/S REAR

Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,207 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,198 miles

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 GKY is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AJ62 GKY, 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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AJ62 GKY is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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