2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · BD12 AOB

The vehicle's MOT history shows a stable trend following a single failure in May 2024. The most recent test on 10 June 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass in May 2023 and May 2022, indicating that the vehicle has met minimum regulatory standards for the last three consecutive testing cycles without recorded advisories or failures. The recorded mileage of 122,442 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,746 miles per year. The MOT records do not show any evidence of rapid mileage accumulation or significant periods of inactivity between the annual tests. The data provided covers a four-year period from 2022 to 2025, which offers a consistent window into the vehicle's recent compliance history. The failure recorded on 22 May 2024, which was rectified for a pass on 23 May 2024, lacks specific defect details in the provided summary. Because the record does not specify the nature of that failure, a physical inspection should focus on common wear items for a vehicle of this age and mileage. A buyer should specifically examine the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, alongside checking for any signs of corrosion on the underside or exhaust system. Further inspection of the braking system is advised, specifically looking for binding calipers or unevenly worn brake discs. While the recent tests show no recorded issues, the absence of advisories in the history means there is no documented warning of impending component failure. A manual check of tyre tread depth and the condition of wiper blades would supplement the official record.