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A17 WLJ

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,406 mi
Last recorded93,406 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 93,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 88,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 83,636 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,855 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 77,855 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 64,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 59,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,427 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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A17 WLJ is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 A17 WLJ, 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 A17 WLJ registered?

A17 WLJ is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is A17 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 WLJ 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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