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HG12 HNO

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,137 mi
Last recorded138,137 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 HNO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 138,137 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 138,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,309 miles

2 lts engine oil to bring to level

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm of tread depth left limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 112,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

2 lts engine oil to bring to level

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm of tread depth left limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,331 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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HG12 HNO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG12 HNO, 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 HG12 HNO registered?

HG12 HNO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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