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KE12 DAO

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,568 mi
Last recorded199,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 DAO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 199,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 194,825 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 194,809 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Electronic items on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to test any of the rear seatbelts due to rear of vehicle being full of belongings

Fail 28 Jul 2023 194,783 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to missfire running lumpy (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strongly advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 185,241 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 178,475 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 178,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 168,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 153,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 140,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 125,954 miles

Pads getting low front and rear

Tyres getting low and perished

Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,387 miles

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

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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KE12 DAO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE12 DAO, 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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KE12 DAO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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