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LG12 OMT

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,232 mi
Last recorded110,232 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,638 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 94,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle/D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 89,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle/D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 75,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,531 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,798 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 OMT is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

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

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