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SM12 GYF

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,181 mi
Last recorded96,181 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 96,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,753 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 61,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2017 55,246 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 47,123 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 47,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 36,261 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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SM12 GYF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM12 GYF, 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 SM12 GYF registered?

SM12 GYF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for SM12 GYF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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