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SK12 ULP

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,279 mi
Last recorded114,279 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 ULP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,279 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 114,279 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (end section). (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 93,975 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (end section). (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,342 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 53,183 miles

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

Rear rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,907 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 33,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

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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SK12 ULP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SK12 ULP, 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 SK12 ULP registered?

SK12 ULP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SK12 ULP safe to buy?

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