MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded slightly
Rear subframe corroded slightly
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake foot pedal (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RNZ 5159 is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RNZ 5159, 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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How do I check the history of RNZ 5159?
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What year was RNZ 5159 registered?
RNZ 5159 is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 May 2012.
Is RNZ 5159 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RNZ 5159 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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