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2012 KIA SPORTAGE
General Information
- Registration DF12RFE
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SPORTAGE
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1685cc
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- Expires 18 Jan 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 114,897 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/55 18 3mm and cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 114,897 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/55 18 3mm and cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
8 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,447 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 235/55 18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear parking brake slightly weak on n/s
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
6 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,648 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
14 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,039 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight brake bind o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,649 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,000 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and air bag switched off at time of test ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,029 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- rear number plate deteriorating
- both front tyres wearing and recommend replacement 235/55 x 18
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,827 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- under trays and engine covers
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear suspension spring very slight corroded in places
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- under trays and engine covers
- Offside Rear suspension spring very slight corroded in places
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,501 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
22 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,572 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)
1 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,572 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,268 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DF12RFE was registered on 2012-07-16
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