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AK61 MFZ

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 MFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 89,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,965 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 76,965 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,070 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,209 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 53,622 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,187 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,371 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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AK61 MFZ 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 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 AK61 MFZ, 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 AK61 MFZ registered?

AK61 MFZ is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AK61 MFZ safe to buy?

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