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AD12 DDN

2012 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,253 mi
Last recorded139,253 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DDN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 139,253 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 130,217 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 130,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 118,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 106,961 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,677 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,125 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,326 miles

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

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

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

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

passenger wiper smears screen

Fail 6 Aug 2015 33,291 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre wearing unevenly

osf tyre wearing unevenly

passenger wiper smears screen

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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AD12 DDN is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD12 DDN, 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 AD12 DDN registered?

AD12 DDN is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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