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LC12 VAJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,040 mi
Last recorded137,040 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 137,040 miles

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

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Dec 2024 137,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,653 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2024 121,594 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front brake below (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering leaking from cover/rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads below (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing /low /cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,267 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 104,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,334 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,289 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,905 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 VAJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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