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A12 HYJ

2016 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,384 mi
Last recorded44,384 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 44,384 miles

Engine and underbody covers

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 41,622 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 35,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 29,731 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 23,473 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 17,978 miles

ENGINE BAY AND UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 14,260 miles

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))

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 HYJ is a 2016 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 49,270 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 HYJ, 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 10 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 HYJ registered?

A12 HYJ is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is A12 HYJ safe to buy?

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