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AO12 EAF

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,603 mi
Last recorded113,603 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EAF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2026 113,588 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,485 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust cover[drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust cover [drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 101,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust cover[drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust cover [drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,624 miles

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,730 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,165 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 70,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,600 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,484 miles

Front 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 EAF is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AO12 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

AO12 EAF is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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