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AO12 KXV

2012 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,271 mi
Last recorded134,271 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KXV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 134,271 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 129,982 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 129,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2157016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 120,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,170 miles

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

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)

Tyre worn unevenly, offside rear.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,579 miles

2 front wipers torn & smearing screen slightly.

front brake pads approx. 80% worn at n/s/f

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,690 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)

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 KXV is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

AO12 KXV is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 April 2012.

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The MOT history for AO12 KXV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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