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AO12 RUC

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,378 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 89,378 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 festoons (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 76,165 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads right on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,925 miles

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

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

all tyres except nearside front begining to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2016 46,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nicks out of sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,588 miles

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

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 RUC is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

AO12 RUC is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is AO12 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 RUC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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