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AO12 ZYV

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,769 mi
Last recorded102,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZYV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 102,769 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 96,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 91,018 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 84,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 77,857 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 77,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 70,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 65,379 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,456 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,059 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 ZYV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

AO12 ZYV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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