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AD12 GOA

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,426 mi
Last recorded186,426 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GOA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 186,426 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area heavily covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 186,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn when underload using shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area heavily covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 175,387 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit of 1.6mm need changing now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 167,211 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f at wear limit - replace now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front lower track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just made minimum requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling to differential cracked/splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 166,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f at wear limit - replace now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear limit - replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front lower track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just made minimum requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling to differential cracked/splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 151,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 28 Feb 2022 141,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 127,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,363 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,340 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2018 81,986 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,531 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,429 miles

slight uneven tread wear to nearside front tyre

uneven tread wear to offside front tyre

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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AD12 GOA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD12 GOA, 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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AD12 GOA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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