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LC12 EYW

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,536 mi
Last recorded165,536 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 EYW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 165,536 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 165,536 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 149,077 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jan 2023 149,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,105 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low on both sides

Pass 5 Feb 2021 131,601 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 131,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,481 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSH STARTING TOO SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN APP 3MM

TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,617 miles

both front tyres 3mm at edges

Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres 3mm at edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,047 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and on 3mm

rear tyres age cracking and osr 3mm on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,210 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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LC12 EYW 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 LC12 EYW, 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 LC12 EYW registered?

LC12 EYW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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The MOT history for LC12 EYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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