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AJ62 KLS

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,765 mi
Last recorded80,765 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,098 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 72,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,187 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 65,187 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 55,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 48,145 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,143 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 39,143 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,709 miles

long travel to handbrake

Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,179 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 KLS is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KLS, 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 AJ62 KLS registered?

AJ62 KLS is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is AJ62 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 KLS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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