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ML12 WAA

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,794 mi
Last recorded107,794 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 WAA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 107,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 61,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 52,963 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 May 2017 45,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking and edge wear

Fail 2 May 2017 45,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking and edge wear

Pass 16 Apr 2016 37,305 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,190 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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ML12 WAA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML12 WAA, 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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ML12 WAA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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