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HY12 OFE

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,339 mi
Last recorded140,339 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 OFE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 140,339 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 132,218 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,329 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 125,298 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front outer door handle broken, still can be open from outside

Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,816 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Load area ()

Undershield fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,970 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Over sills fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,233 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre 7 years old

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,149 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR AND BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 77,141 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR AND BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,815 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 64,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Over sills fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,778 miles

minor cuts in tread o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads possibly getting low-visual check only

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,929 miles

handbrake pedal has long travel requires service/adjustment

Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit small cuts not to cords inner tread

handbrake pedal has long travel requires service/adjustment

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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HY12 OFE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HY12 OFE, 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 HY12 OFE registered?

HY12 OFE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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