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AK12 LGD

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,101 mi
Last recorded101,101 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LGD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 May 2026 101,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,963 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,881 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,246 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,328 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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AK12 LGD is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LGD, 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 LGD registered?

AK12 LGD is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is AK12 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 LGD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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