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LD02 WEY

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,446 mi
Last recorded43,446 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 WEY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 43,446 miles

no coolant in header tank

part missing from handbrake adjuster

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 5 Jan 2026 43,446 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

no coolant in header tank

part missing from handbrake adjuster

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 9 Jan 2025 40,395 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 37,376 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 37,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 33,436 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 29,494 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 29,489 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 22,997 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 7,924 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 Jun 2019 2,320 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 36,450 miles

Rear Rear seat not deployed at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,550 miles

under covers fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,183 miles

all lights pulsating

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,933 miles

Nearside Front 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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LD02 WEY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD02 WEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD02 WEY registered?

LD02 WEY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LD02 WEY safe to buy?

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