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SB12 OUS

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,789 mi
Last recorded85,789 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 OUS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 72,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 52,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 17 Jun 2017 52,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 25 Jun 2016 33,588 miles

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

OSR tyre waring on inner sypes

Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,905 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 20,904 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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SB12 OUS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB12 OUS, 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 SB12 OUS registered?

SB12 OUS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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