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AF12 MKG

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,554 mi
Last recorded142,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MKG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 142,554 miles

Airbox not fitted correctly.

Both front strut top mounts worn

Corrosion on all of underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all bushes on rear of vehicle are worn.

Fail 3 Jul 2025 142,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn connects to front of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn connects to front of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Airbox not fitted correctly.

Both front strut top mounts worn

Corrosion on all of underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all bushes on rear of vehicle are worn.

Fail 26 Jun 2025 142,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

air box all loose x incorrect air filter fitted

engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear coil springs / corrosion on both front wishbone x rear bottom arms / corrosion on all suspension units

o/s/r tyre perishing / sill covers fitted / corrosion on rear discs / o/s/r tyre 3mm x 2 x nails / corrosion on front x rear sub frames

slight sticking on o/s/f seat belt stock

Pass 7 Jun 2024 131,588 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 135,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 115,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 115,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 103,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine x under covers fitted x sill / chip on screen / slight corrosion on front discs / slight splitting on wishbone bushes / corrosion on rear springs /

Fail 24 Jun 2022 103,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine x under covers fitted x sill / chip on screen / slight corrosion on front discs / slight splitting on wishbone bushes / corrosion on rear springs /

Fail 9 Jun 2022 103,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads and worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 88,571 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn and separating

osr coil spring corroded

stone chips in front screen

Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,935 miles

NSR TYRE STEPPED ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD

OSR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front screen chipped

Fail 10 Jun 2019 74,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front screen chipped

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,597 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear parking brake very low in performance, overall parking brake performance only just met minimum requirements. Further attention is required.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,565 miles

FRONT SCREEN CHIPPED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 51,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT SCREEN CHIPPED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray broken and loose

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,780 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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AF12 MKG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AF12 MKG, 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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AF12 MKG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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