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AK12 ACV

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,685 mi
Last recorded94,685 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ACV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 94,685 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/R + N/S/R + O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet not working - however windscreen is still being cleaned sufficiently

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 89,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 85,218 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 nsf nsr osf osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,487 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,597 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,139 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 67,696 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK12 ACV is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK12 ACV, 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 AK12 ACV registered?

AK12 ACV is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is AK12 ACV safe to buy?

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