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LG12 GAU

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,327 mi
Last recorded130,327 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,327 miles

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,725 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 110,689 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,287 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 96,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,843 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 73,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 65,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,125 miles

Detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GAU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAU, 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 LG12 GAU registered?

LG12 GAU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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