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AO12 ZYJ

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,080 mi
Last recorded120,080 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 120,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 120,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 112,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 112,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 106,504 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 106,504 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level low

engine oil level over filled

Pass 28 Mar 2023 100,653 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 94,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 94,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,101 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,508 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,180 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,939 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,355 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 8,650 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 ZYJ 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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

AO12 ZYJ is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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