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A11 XHT

2012 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,172 mi
Last recorded96,172 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XHT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,172 miles

nearside headlamp beam pattern getting poor

Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 80,604 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade torn in centre of blade

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 80,604 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade torn in centre of blade

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 72,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 55,026 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,645 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tread wearing outer edge and cut in tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear brake pads appear low,visual check only

Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,910 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,841 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 23,951 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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A11 XHT is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A11 XHT, 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 A11 XHT registered?

A11 XHT is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is A11 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 XHT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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