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AJ12 HLJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HLJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,361 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 89,688 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,012 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 86,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessively play )(wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,134 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,712 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,866 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check rear/rear seat belts seats folded down

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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AJ12 HLJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ12 HLJ, 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 AJ12 HLJ registered?

AJ12 HLJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AJ12 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 HLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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