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AF62 KUV

2012 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KUV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 138,545 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 137,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,511 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2023 114,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2022 108,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 97,616 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 97,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,850 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,837 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,927 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

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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AF62 KUV is a 2012 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF62 KUV, 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 AF62 KUV?

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What year was AF62 KUV registered?

AF62 KUV is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is AF62 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 KUV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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