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LH12 GAV

2021 Kia Sportage

Silver Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,512 mi
Last recorded51,512 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Sportage27,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH12 GAV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 51,512 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 101,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Un-even wear on inside edge and close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre worn close to limit and perished.

Fail 1 Oct 2025 101,086 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Un-even wear on inside edge and close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre worn close to limit and perished.

Pass 22 May 2025 40,004 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 40,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight cracking and uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 99,834 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,996 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 31,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,890 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,059 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 76,348 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 71,113 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,862 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 22,640 miles
Pass 7 May 2020

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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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LH12 GAV is a 2021 Kia Sportage in Silver. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2021 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 27,927 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 LH12 GAV, 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 5 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LH12 GAV registered?

LH12 GAV is a 2021 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2021.

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