MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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))
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))
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AO12 ZYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO12 ZYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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