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CA12 OTN

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,617 mi
Last recorded127,617 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 127,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 122,639 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 122,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 119,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 116,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 111,396 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 111,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,934 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,860 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 43,565 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OTN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 CA12 OTN, 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 CA12 OTN registered?

CA12 OTN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is CA12 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 OTN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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