MOT Status
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163,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Noise during brake test but no play anywhere but suspect anti-roll bar drop link
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most seats (Belts checked OK) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant on minimum level
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Noise during brake test but no play anywhere but suspect anti-roll bar drop link
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most seats (Belts checked OK) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (4mm) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))
front fog lights not working
n/s dip beam starting to go dim
very hard to select gears and clutch bites very low
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both front tyres perishing/cracking to sidewalls
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C17 DEJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 C17 DEJ, 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 C17 DEJ registered?
C17 DEJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2012.
Is C17 DEJ safe to buy?
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