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HJ12 WYK

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,800 mi
Last recorded109,800 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 WYK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,800 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

slight oil around turbo pipes

Fail 14 Feb 2023 109,800 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

slight oil around turbo pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,820 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 79,470 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 77,421 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,141 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 74,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,542 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 67,542 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres BADLY worn on inner edges but no cords time of test

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside dorr mirror casing has slight damage

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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HJ12 WYK 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 HJ12 WYK, 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 HJ12 WYK registered?

HJ12 WYK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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