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AK62 FSY

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,610 mi
Last recorded149,610 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 149,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 141,888 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 133,836 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 124,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 116,606 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 106,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective No air in tyre. ()

Fail 7 May 2021 106,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective No air in tyre. ()

Pass 26 May 2020 93,514 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 93,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 80,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 71,209 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 71,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2017 58,872 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 58,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,771 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Deep cut in tyre

Offside Rear Deep cut in tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,735 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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AK62 FSY is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK62 FSY, 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 AK62 FSY registered?

AK62 FSY is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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