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AO12 DVA

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,567 mi
Last recorded134,567 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DVA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

general corosion

nsf front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2024 124,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,539 miles

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 1 Oct 2020 69,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,878 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,221 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 33,442 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AO12 DVA is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO12 DVA, 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 AO12 DVA registered?

AO12 DVA is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is AO12 DVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 DVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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