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AF54 GNS

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,067 mi
Last recorded62,067 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 GNS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 62,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 49,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,133 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 45,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 41,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 37,356 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,110 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,280 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,141 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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AF54 GNS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF54 GNS, 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 AF54 GNS registered?

AF54 GNS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AF54 GNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 GNS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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