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LG12 GDY

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,847 mi
Last recorded124,847 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 124,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,476 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 121,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 113,252 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 113,252 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 101,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,612 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 63,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,358 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,223 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 38,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 GDY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GDY, 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 GDY registered?

LG12 GDY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is LG12 GDY safe to buy?

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