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EK12 AMU

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,748 mi
Last recorded114,748 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 AMU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 114,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR SILENCER HEAT SHEILD LOOSE BUT UNLIKELY TO FALL FROM CARRIER

Pass 11 Apr 2022 106,656 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 106,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,026 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 98,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 92,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 78,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,128 miles

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 40,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EK12 AMU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK12 AMU, 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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EK12 AMU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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