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A13 LKJ

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,254 mi
Last recorded136,254 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 136,254 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))

rear subframe and suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 124,140 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency low

park brake pedal has a lot of travel

Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 97,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,400 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 30,398 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened rear seven seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 80,390 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear seats need erecting to check rear seat belts

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,945 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear (rear) seat belt for occasional seat damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,239 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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A13 LKJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 73,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 LKJ registered?

A13 LKJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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