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AO12 EHZ

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,189 mi
Last recorded34,189 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,189 miles

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,099 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,020 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,991 miles

n/s/r lamp is cracked

n/s/r tyre is on 3mm

o/s/r tyre is on 3mm

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 EHZ is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHZ, 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 EHZ registered?

AO12 EHZ is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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