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AK62 POH

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,179 mi
Last recorded161,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 POH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 161,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing on both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside and glazing over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear no plate bulb dim and lens cover missing

Pass 13 Feb 2024 146,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

condensation in nearside headlight

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 9 Feb 2024 146,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

condensation in nearside headlight

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2023 137,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,325 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,946 miles

nsr tyre perished on outer sidewall and cracked in tread

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,946 miles

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

nsr tyre perished on outer sidewall and cracked in tread

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2019 101,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 20 May 2019 101,830 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 21 May 2018 91,310 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips/small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 81,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,436 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,272 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 POH is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black 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 POH, 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 POH registered?

AK62 POH is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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