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CXZ 9873

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 9873
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 113,361 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 113,356 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2024 106,814 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 106,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 101,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 87,426 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip on front window screen

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,058 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 66,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 61,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,300 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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CXZ 9873 is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CXZ 9873, 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 CXZ 9873 registered?

CXZ 9873 is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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