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249 CTM

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,780 mi
Last recorded61,780 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration249 CTM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 61,780 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 14 Nov 2025 61,725 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 20 Nov 2024 53,483 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 53,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 45,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 38,368 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 38,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,659 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 28,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,490 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 25,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

spare tyre burst/damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade has small tear on edge

chips on windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,660 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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249 CTM is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 249 CTM, 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 249 CTM registered?

249 CTM is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is 249 CTM safe to buy?

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