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AN61 EEK

2012 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,813 mi
Last recorded74,813 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN61 EEK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 74,813 miles

Central Rear seat belt can not be used correctly due to dog guard

Fail 25 Sep 2025 74,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt can not be used correctly due to dog guard

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 71,479 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,153 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,177 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 63,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 51,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,517 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 41,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,319 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 34,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,821 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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AN61 EEK is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AN61 EEK, 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 AN61 EEK registered?

AN61 EEK is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AN61 EEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN61 EEK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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