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PO12 ZGT

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,872 mi
Last recorded107,872 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ZGT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,872 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 107,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 94,784 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 83,403 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes separating from bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 83,403 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes separating from bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,333 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT'S WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT BUSH PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM ITS BONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,724 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 51,723 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,719 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,700 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,195 miles

front tyres cracking bvut not to cords at time off test

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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PO12 ZGT is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PO12 ZGT, 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 PO12 ZGT registered?

PO12 ZGT is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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