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FY12 UCF

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,438 mi
Last recorded162,438 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 UCF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 162,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 142,624 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel high adjustment needed

Fail 28 Feb 2023 142,624 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high adjustment needed

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,976 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 118,976 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav screen fitted in drivers view. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 99,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,415 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on both sides starting to seperate but not got excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,091 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,979 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,700 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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FY12 UCF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY12 UCF, 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 FY12 UCF registered?

FY12 UCF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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