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AJ62 GLK

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,854 mi
Last recorded128,854 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GLK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 128,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 117,646 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 100,385 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 30 Dec 2021 82,553 miles

emissions to clean to read

sills covered

Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,951 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 30 Dec 2019 65,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,357 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2018 43,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 32,471 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 32,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,353 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front disc scored slightly

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Dec 2015 19,353 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front disc scored slightly

rear wiper blade split

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 GLK is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ62 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

AJ62 GLK is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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