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AV12 FHC

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,761 mi
Last recorded113,761 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 113,761 miles

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 104,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2024 93,156 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 84,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 77,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 71,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,979 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,979 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,480 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

Fail 30 Mar 2016 36,480 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FHC 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 AV12 FHC, 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 AV12 FHC registered?

AV12 FHC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 FHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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