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AK12 OMH

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,893 mi
Last recorded109,893 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OMH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 109,893 miles

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

REAR SUBFRAME SURFACE CORROSION

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,257 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 101,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 92,754 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 85,050 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,702 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,571 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 49,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower suspension forward bush shows initial deterioration

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

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 OMH is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK12 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

AK12 OMH is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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