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AO61 VLM

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,500 mi
Last recorded30,500 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 30,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 28,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 27,029 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 26,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 25,393 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 23,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 21,761 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 19,987 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 18,566 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 17,148 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 15,132 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 11,820 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 9,134 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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AO61 VLM is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 AO61 VLM, 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 AO61 VLM registered?

AO61 VLM is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AO61 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 VLM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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