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AK12 RFN

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,740 mi
Last recorded82,740 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RFN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 82,740 miles

Front windscreen chip

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear tyres heavily stepping inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2026 82,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front windscreen chip

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear tyres heavily stepping inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2025 80,522 miles

OSF TYRE TREAD LOW AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR TYRES STEPPED AND WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edges

Rear both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,620 miles

front screen chipped

front wipers split and smearing

rear wiper blade split

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,706 miles

Rear both rear tyres are blocking on the inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 71,263 miles

REAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER SECTIONS OF TREAD

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,750 miles

Nearside Both nearside tyres inner edges wearing unevenly.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,201 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracked

Front both wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

front wiper blades smear screen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,446 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 RFN is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

AK12 RFN is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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