2012 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AR07 JCB

The roadworthiness status of this Kia Sportage is currently compliant, verified by the pass issued on 20th December 2025 at 61,656 miles. The maintenance trend remains stable based on the consecutive clean passes recorded since late 2022. This streak follows an administrative anomaly on 23rd December 2024 where an initial test failure was logged and immediately rectified or retested on the same date into a pass, though the specific reason for that initial rejection is not detailed in the summary data. The vehicle accumulates mileage at a remarkably low rate, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year over its fourteen-year lifespan to sit at 61,656 miles. The testing cadence occurs reliably every December, showing no extended gaps or periods of abandonment between tests from 2022 through 2025. This consistent annual presentation for testing indicates the vehicle has remained in active service, even if its yearly mileage accumulation is modest. Prospective buyers must note that the MOT data is entirely devoid of advisories across all recorded tests, meaning standard consumable wear items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension components have not generated formal notes from testers during recent inspections. Physical inspection should prioritize a thorough examination of the brake discs and calipers, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from surface corrosion and binding due to infrequent use. Buyers should also check the rubber suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs for age-related perishing or degradation that may have escaped the basic visual checks of an annual test.