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AK12 OEP

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,099 mi
Last recorded197,099 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 197,099 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 184,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 161,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 140,678 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 14 Jun 2022 140,678 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Slight engine oil leak.

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 118,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,112 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head lamp has condensation inside lense

Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front head lamp has condensation inside lense

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,064 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,236 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 OEP is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEP, 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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AK12 OEP is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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