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AO12 WGA

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

236,537 mi
Last recorded236,537 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WGA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 236,537 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 208,424 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 207,809 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 195,531 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 188,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 176,668 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 166,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 163,673 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 163,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 148,515 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn differential mountings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 118,416 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 118,416 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,155 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 WGA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA registered?

AO12 WGA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is AO12 WGA safe to buy?

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