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AK12 RFX

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,856 mi
Last recorded113,856 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 113,856 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 113,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 109,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 105,271 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 100,683 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 100,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,973 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 92,973 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,867 miles

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,092 miles

Front bumper has slight damage

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,025 miles

Offside Rear brake disc shows signs of overheating

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,230 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,826 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 RFX is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

AK12 RFX is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 RFX safe to buy?

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