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AD12 DDU

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,175 mi
Last recorded43,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DDU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 39,743 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 39,743 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 34,229 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 34,229 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working lamp unit LENS is broken/damaged allowing excessive water ingress! (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working lamp unit LENS is broken/damaged allowing excessive water ingress (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 31,043 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Perished & cracked (215/70R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Perished & cracked (215/70R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Perished & cracked (215/70R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Perished & cracked (215/70R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 15,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all four tyres perished and cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2018 6,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 5,999 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2016 4,197 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 3,045 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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AD12 DDU is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black 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 DDU, 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

How do I check the history of AD12 DDU?

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What year was AD12 DDU registered?

AD12 DDU is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is AD12 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DDU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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