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DE12 VVR

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,825 mi
Last recorded119,825 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VVR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 119,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 105,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 101,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 85,742 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 85,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 74,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 68,162 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Fail 1 May 2019 68,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Pass 23 May 2018 60,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 50,883 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,025 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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DE12 VVR is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DE12 VVR, 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 DE12 VVR registered?

DE12 VVR is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is DE12 VVR safe to buy?

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