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AF12 MLU

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,892 mi
Last recorded123,892 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MLU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,892 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 115,094 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 115,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,306 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 100,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 77,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,764 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,888 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,480 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt un able to check seat and seat belt buckle ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt un able to check seat and seat belt buckle ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres scrubbing edges

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,574 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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AF12 MLU is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 MLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF12 MLU registered?

AF12 MLU is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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