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LG12 OHW

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,131 mi
Last recorded80,131 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,131 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,655 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,957 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 62,957 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,352 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 57,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,516 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Dec 2017 44,258 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 33,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,269 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 OHW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

LG12 OHW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is LG12 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 OHW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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