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AK62 PKY

2012 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,142 mi
Last recorded134,142 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 PKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 134,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 122,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 122,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 99,416 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes starting to perrish (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 99,416 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes starting to perrish (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,375 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 42,198 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 35,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 29,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,676 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 PKY is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

AK62 PKY is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is AK62 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 PKY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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