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A12 BYY

2018 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,215 mi
Last recorded77,215 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BYY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 77,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 64,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2024 55,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 27,715 miles

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

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

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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A12 BYY is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 38,773 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 A12 BYY, 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 8 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 BYY registered?

A12 BYY is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 January 2018.

Is A12 BYY safe to buy?

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