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950 PTM

2012 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,289 mi
Last recorded80,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration950 PTM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,289 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,301 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 66,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 66,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,884 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 58,710 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 53,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,433 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 51,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the chord/ply but not in excess of the legal requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the chord/ply but not in excess of the legal requirements

Offside Front Tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the chord/ply but not in excess of the legal requirements.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the chord/ply but not in excess of the legal requirements

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,500 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to the chord not in excess of 25mm

Offside rear tyre has a cut to the chord not in excess of 25mm

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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950 PTM is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 950 PTM, 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 950 PTM registered?

950 PTM is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 950 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 950 PTM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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