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12-WH-510

2012 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,337 mi
Last recorded131,337 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12-WH-510
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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12-WH-510 is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 12-WH-510, 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 12-WH-510 registered?

12-WH-510 is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is 12-WH-510 safe to buy?

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