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AV59 DAD

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,909 mi
Last recorded106,909 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DAD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 106,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 106,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 101,817 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 101,784 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 95,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel in operation of the mechanism. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment and/or repair.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 95,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel in operation of the mechanism. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment and/or repair.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 88,745 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,593 miles

Central Rear (ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED / CRACKING OR PERISHING)

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (FRONT BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,441 miles

Central Rear All rear suspension bushes deteriorated / cracking and perishing

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 69,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,918 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 63,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,041 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,559 miles

slight cracking on all tyre tread surfaces

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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AV59 DAD is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV59 DAD, 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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AV59 DAD is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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