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LC12 VAH

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VAH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 82,786 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 80,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,986 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 74,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,848 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 66,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 42,058 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 33,539 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)

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 VAH is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC12 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

LC12 VAH is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2012.

Is LC12 VAH safe to buy?

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