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AF12 VLD

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,606 mi
Last recorded72,606 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,606 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,271 miles

Gearbox mounting defective OS Rear Differential Rubber Mount Defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,412 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing thin on edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,916 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 VLD is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF12 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

AF12 VLD is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AF12 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VLD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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