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AV12 OWX

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,045 mi
Last recorded131,045 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 OWX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,059 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to the electrical socket

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides more so on the inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 116,059 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to the electrical socket

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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides more so on the inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 109,950 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to the electrical socket

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,080 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,665 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,016 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,903 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,361 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 33,185 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 33,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 OWX is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

AV12 OWX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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