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KN12 AYT

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,377 mi
Last recorded85,377 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 AYT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded under vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2025 85,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded under vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2024 83,796 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 82,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,582 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,096 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,921 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 70,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 57,800 miles

Front both tyres scrubbing inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 57,725 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete front number plate damaged (6.3.1c)

Front both tyres scrubbing inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 49,280 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 39,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,696 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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KN12 AYT is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KN12 AYT, 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 KN12 AYT registered?

KN12 AYT is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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