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SM12 VRV

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,957 mi
Last recorded45,957 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 VRV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 45,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil level low

Fail 7 May 2018 45,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm 235/65/17 104V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1MM 235/65/17 104V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 29 May 2017 38,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 May 2017 38,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,654 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to mot

Fail 9 Jun 2016 32,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from drivers view prior to mot

Pass 13 Jun 2015 24,705 miles

Both rear tyres perished tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside gearbox driveshaft seal leaking.

Offside wiper worn + rear wiper torn.

Fail 13 Jun 2015 24,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside gearbox driveshaft seal leaking.

Offside wiper worn + rear wiper torn.

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 VRV 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 50%.

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 SM12 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

SM12 VRV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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