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LD12 JYV

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,242 mi
Last recorded137,242 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 JYV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,242 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 129,935 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 129,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 116,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,277 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 23 Oct 2017 80,036 miles

SERVICE?''2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS,,,,REAER W/BLADE TORN----ALL B/PADS & DISCS HEAVILY WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LD12 JYV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LD12 JYV, 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 LD12 JYV registered?

LD12 JYV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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