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LG12 GAA

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,057 mi
Last recorded116,057 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GAA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 116,057 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 116,057 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 114,283 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 114,283 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,795 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 111,795 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,156 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,848 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 95,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 88,045 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 79,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 68,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,400 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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LG12 GAA 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 78.6%.

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 LG12 GAA, 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 LG12 GAA registered?

LG12 GAA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is LG12 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 GAA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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