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AK62 HPE

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 89,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (lower spring pans) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f headlight damp inside lens

o/s/r inner sill corrosion in places

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (lower spring pans) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing and o/s/f

Pass 20 Oct 2023 46,852 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,013 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 38,013 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,098 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,034 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,637 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 HPE is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK62 HPE, 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 AK62 HPE registered?

AK62 HPE is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is AK62 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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