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AK12 FXA

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,800 mi
Last recorded88,800 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 88,800 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,701 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Differential support bush split

Fail 23 Mar 2021 85,699 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Differential support bush split

Pass 21 Mar 2020 82,545 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,911 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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AK12 FXA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AK12 FXA, 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 AK12 FXA registered?

AK12 FXA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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