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AO62 AWR

2012 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,299 mi
Last recorded131,299 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 AWR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 131,299 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/55/18 - 4 Puncture ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 131,299 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/55/18 - 4 Puncture ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 125,053 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper blade damage

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,890 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 119,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 115,000 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 115,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 108,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 83,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 63,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 42,914 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 25,267 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,027 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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AO62 AWR is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO62 AWR, 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 AO62 AWR registered?

AO62 AWR is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AO62 AWR safe to buy?

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