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AO12 KOB

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,519 mi
Last recorded103,519 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KOB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 103,519 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear both rear seats removed the 6th and 7th seat in boot

Pass 4 Jul 2024 92,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,496 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 69,876 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,155 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 63,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 58,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 49,231 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 24,008 miles

advise all tyres perished

Fail 26 Mar 2016 24,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise all tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,362 miles

long parking brake travel

surface crack in all four tyres

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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AO12 KOB is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO12 KOB, 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 AO12 KOB registered?

AO12 KOB is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 KOB safe to buy?

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