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AA58 EAR

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA58 EAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 79,165 miles

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

rear differential slight leak

Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,755 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 76,753 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,877 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,357 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 65,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,028 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,600 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 50,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,226 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,180 miles

fornt wipers smearing

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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AA58 EAR is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AA58 EAR, 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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AA58 EAR is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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