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AO12 YVG

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,285 mi
Last recorded90,285 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YVG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 90,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 86,915 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 82,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 77,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 74,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,621 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 65,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 61,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 52,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 42,250 miles

carried out smoke test, no reading registered

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 29 May 2015 31,642 miles

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST, NO READING REGISTERED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YVG is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 YVG registered?

AO12 YVG is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is AO12 YVG safe to buy?

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