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LG12 OHY

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,084 mi
Last recorded121,084 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 OHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 121,084 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 115,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under covers

Fail 1 Sep 2022 115,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear & Off side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under covers

Pass 1 Sep 2021 110,413 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 110,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,643 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,018 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,449 miles

under trays

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,428 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,061 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,538 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 OHY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

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

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