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LR12 OHW

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,589 mi
Last recorded111,589 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 OHW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,589 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 111,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,264 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 102,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 92,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear seat belts not test in boot area

Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear seat belts not test in boot area

Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,068 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jan 2023 82,068 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

heat shield loose

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,461 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 65,901 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 65,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,824 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,698 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,462 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 25,605 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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LR12 OHW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR12 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 LR12 OHW registered?

LR12 OHW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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