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GN54 HAM

2012 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

94,835 mi
Last recorded94,835 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 HAM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,835 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 113,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 106,184 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,157 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 98,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,143 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,413 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,182 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,834 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,833 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 48,744 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,167 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Inter cooler pipe ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,243 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Large oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,362 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 41,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 39,120 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 33,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,631 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,941 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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GN54 HAM is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 GN54 HAM, 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 GN54 HAM registered?

GN54 HAM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is GN54 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 HAM shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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