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SNZ 8014

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,802 mi
Last recorded123,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 8014
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 111,533 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 91,697 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,772 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 61,772 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to tread area

Offside Rear tyre cracking to base of tread area

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,606 miles

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 4 Feb 2015 39,353 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

rear tyres cracking to base of tread area

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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SNZ 8014 is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SNZ 8014, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNZ 8014 registered?

SNZ 8014 is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is SNZ 8014 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 8014 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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