MOT Status
ValidMileage
163,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
chip in windscreen
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
chip in windscreen
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
chip in windscreen
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
chip in windscreen
inner sills rusty
rear n/s and o/s brake pipe ends rusty
n/s front brake pipe end slightly rusty
n/s front tyre wearing on edges
o/s front tyre balding on inner edge and approx 2.5mm
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s front brake pipe end slightly rusty
n/s front tyre wearing on edges
o/s front tyre balding on inner edge and approx 2.5mm
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS12 XCN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 DS12 XCN, 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 DS12 XCN registered?
DS12 XCN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2012.
Is DS12 XCN safe to buy?
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