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AX12 DWW

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,640 mi
Last recorded119,640 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 119,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

emissions too clean for result

Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,342 miles

Offside Rear diff bush worn

Fail 13 Jun 2024 99,341 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear diff bush worn

Pass 31 May 2023 91,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 May 2023 91,003 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2022 81,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 81,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat insecure (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats except drivers ()

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

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

damage to windscreen

Fail 29 May 2021 70,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats except drivers ()

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

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2020 57,699 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,731 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 37,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,983 miles

Nearside Front passenger side front tyre splitting and perishing

Nearside Rear passenger side rear tyre splitting and perishing

Offside Rear drivers side rear tyre splitting and perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 31,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front passenger side front tyre splitting and perishing

Nearside Rear passenger side rear tyre splitting and perishing

Offside Rear drivers side rear tyre splitting and perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,749 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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AX12 DWW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX12 DWW, 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 AX12 DWW registered?

AX12 DWW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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