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AD12 GKF

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,172 mi
Last recorded87,172 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GKF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 87,172 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 87,070 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2024 81,827 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 77,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,218 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 74,122 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 71,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,544 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,285 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,923 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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AD12 GKF is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD12 GKF, 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

How do I check the history of AD12 GKF?

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What year was AD12 GKF registered?

AD12 GKF is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AD12 GKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 GKF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD12 GKF have outstanding finance?

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