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AO12 ZFB

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,564 mi
Last recorded108,564 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 108,564 miles

Central Rear Detachable tow ball hitch not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen lower A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 98,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx' 4mm of pad remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2024 89,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone A not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,794 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,673 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 58,673 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer shoulders and tread down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer shoulders and tread down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,674 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,554 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 ZFB 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 92.3%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

AO12 ZFB is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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