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AK12 MFE

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,096 mi
Last recorded66,096 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,096 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,573 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MFE is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

AK12 MFE is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AK12 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 MFE shows 3 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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