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AK12 XNL

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,420 mi
Last recorded89,420 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 89,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 82,664 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 78,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 76,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,789 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,448 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,442 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 46,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 40,997 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,018 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 XNL is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

AK12 XNL is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is AK12 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XNL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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