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MJ12 SRX

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,826 mi
Last recorded78,826 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 SRX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 78,826 miles

0.0 emissions

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

Fail 16 May 2018 78,823 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

0.0 emissions

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

Pass 18 May 2017 68,538 miles

0.00 emission

Fail 17 May 2017 68,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

0.00 emission

Pass 10 May 2016 57,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 48,197 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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MJ12 SRX is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ12 SRX, 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 MJ12 SRX registered?

MJ12 SRX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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