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AJ62 KMF

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,851 mi
Last recorded156,851 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KMF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 156,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight fluid leak from engine which appears to be oil

Fail 10 Sep 2025 156,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake has little effort at wheel

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight fluid leak from engine which appears to be oil

Pass 1 Oct 2024 146,498 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 146,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 138,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 131,359 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 131,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 122,653 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,015 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,598 miles

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

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,789 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 72,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,897 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 48,897 miles

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

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 KMF is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF registered?

AJ62 KMF is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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