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CA12 HVO

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,403 mi
Last recorded152,403 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HVO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 152,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 152,400 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 147,045 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 147,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 132,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,652 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 86,651 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure frame broken (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 62,494 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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CA12 HVO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA12 HVO, 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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CA12 HVO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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