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AV12 APK

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,292 mi
Last recorded70,292 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 APK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,136 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,724 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register a result

Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,253 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,596 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,171 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 62,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,451 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 54,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,370 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 35,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AV12 APK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV12 APK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 APK registered?

AV12 APK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AV12 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 APK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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