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AK61 XJF

2012 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,393 mi
Last recorded156,393 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 156,393 miles

covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Nov 2025 156,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2024 139,768 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,392 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 101,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,405 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 86,386 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,192 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished/deep cracking between tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 59,974 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 36,001 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,206 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,366 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 XJF is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Brown 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 AK61 XJF, 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 AK61 XJF registered?

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

Is AK61 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 XJF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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