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A8 JUL

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,945 mi
Last recorded136,945 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 136,945 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 120,924 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,723 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,916 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 91,910 miles

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

O/S handbrake performance could be better

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,397 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 54,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,967 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 32,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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A8 JUL is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 JUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 JUL registered?

A8 JUL is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is A8 JUL safe to buy?

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