MOT Status
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122,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK12 FWX is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?
AK12 FWX is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2012.
Is AK12 FWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK12 FWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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