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AK62 ZBW

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,304 mi
Last recorded142,304 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 142,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 135,105 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 127,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 122,512 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 122,509 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 115,381 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 115,380 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 100,109 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 99,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 91,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 91,328 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 80,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,159 miles

Slight deterioration of O/S/R tyre evident (surface cracks)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,959 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration (surface cracks)

N/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,304 miles

both rear tyre perished on the tread

Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,804 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 ZBW is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

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

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