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AO12 LJN

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,240 mi
Last recorded130,240 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LJN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 130,240 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 119,925 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 119,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 109,544 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2023 98,397 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 73,298 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 73,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,079 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 57,971 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 57,971 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,511 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,731 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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AO12 LJN 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 86.7%.

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 AO12 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

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

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