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AF12 VLC

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VLC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 140,278 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 140,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 118,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,577 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 97,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,394 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 87,198 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,563 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 69,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,859 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,859 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,524 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 VLC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VLC, 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 AF12 VLC registered?

AF12 VLC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AF12 VLC safe to buy?

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