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A12 NSV

2016 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,678 mi
Last recorded65,678 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NSV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,678 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 60,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,295 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,799 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres castellated on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2020 31,242 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside rear tyre heavily castellated & deteriorated

offside rear tyre heavily castellated & deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2019 24,991 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to separate (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing castellated on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to separate (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing castellated on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 NSV is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A12 NSV, 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.

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What year was A12 NSV registered?

A12 NSV is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is A12 NSV safe to buy?

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