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AO12 YUW

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,579 mi
Last recorded120,579 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 120,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2026 120,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 24 Jul 2025 107,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ( condensation ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear ( outer door handle loose )

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 107,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ( condensation ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear ( outer door handle loose )

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 95,465 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,221 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,221 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pads getting low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Park lever high

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 64,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 64,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,744 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,538 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,595 miles

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 YUW is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

AO12 YUW is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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