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AF12 MKZ

2012 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 97,629 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 97,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 91,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 88,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,498 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 85,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 72,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2017 63,209 miles

Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot is twisted up but still secure and holding grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 May 2016 47,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 28,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF12 MKZ is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 AF12 MKZ, 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

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What year was AF12 MKZ registered?

AF12 MKZ is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AF12 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 MKZ 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.

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