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AD62 AKU

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,479 mi
Last recorded119,479 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 AKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 119,479 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,156 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,848 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 92,518 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,886 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 84,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,477 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 80,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavy Wear across inner shoulder to Primary Groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,746 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge /worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 68,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2017 60,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70%-80% (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,285 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres bald on inners edges, advise replacement soon.

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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AD62 AKU is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 AD62 AKU, 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 AD62 AKU registered?

AD62 AKU is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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