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2012 KIA SPORTAGE
General Information
- Registration SW12FCA
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SPORTAGE
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,809 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- engine oil level high & engine noisy
- Rear propshaft missing
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- engine oil level high & engine noisy
- Rear propshaft missing
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,859 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear propshaft missing
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front driveshaft worn
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,871 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner c.v.driveshaft worn
- Rear propshaft is missing
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,061 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- washers intermittent
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,087 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,621 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- noise from poly v belt area
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,707 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine rattle
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine rattle
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,375 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge and has shallow cuts within tread
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,229 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018 9 Jun 202616 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,108 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 9 Jun 202616 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,904 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres more worn on inner edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres more worn on inner edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,351 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW12FCA was registered on 2012-06-29
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