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AK12 FWP

2012 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,255 mi
Last recorded142,255 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FWP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 142,255 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 126,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,310 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,660 miles

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,735 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 54,735 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,260 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FWP is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK12 FWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 FWP registered?

AK12 FWP is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AK12 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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