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DA12 EJO

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,965 mi
Last recorded109,965 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EJO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 109,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn, tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 85,722 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s/r ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 85,722 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s/r ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,341 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damadged

Fail 29 Sep 2017 72,337 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damadged

Pass 6 May 2016 56,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,706 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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DA12 EJO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 DA12 EJO, 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 DA12 EJO registered?

DA12 EJO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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