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AO12 WGG

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,892 mi
Last recorded133,892 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 133,892 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms(both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 133,892 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms(both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 120,106 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 120,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 95,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,921 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 82,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a small cut, not exposing plys or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear shock bellows split.

Fail 30 Jun 2020 76,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a small cut, not exposing plys or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear shock bellows split.

Pass 29 May 2019 67,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,158 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,158 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 50,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside.

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,116 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 WGG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO12 WGG, 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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AO12 WGG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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