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SW12XAA
2012 KIA SPORTAGE
Colour: Bronze
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1685cc
General Information
- Registration SW12XAA
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SPORTAGE
- Year 2012
- Colour Bronze
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1685cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
10
Passes
4
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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30 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,331 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,327 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2025 16 Jun 20269 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,801 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2024 16 Jun 202616 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,297 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2023 16 Jun 202611 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,175 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,981 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,330 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 8mm (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,381 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018 16 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,182 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,660 MI
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SW12XAA was registered on 2012-04-30
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