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LG12 OHX

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 102,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 2mm 235 65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 100,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated but still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 2mm 235 65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 96,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,505 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,997 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,371 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 85,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Both front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ply exposed ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel tyre cut to cords.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 79,008 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel tyre cut to cords.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal part of flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,821 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 OHX 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 80%.

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 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

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

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