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SX12 DNV

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,628 mi
Last recorded107,628 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 DNV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 107,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside at rear in areas.

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Has corrosion. (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 107,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside at rear in areas.

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Has corrosion. (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 95,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,343 miles

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

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

rear subframe rusty

tow bar getting corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2019 90,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,101 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 64,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 53,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,025 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,149 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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SX12 DNV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX12 DNV, 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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SX12 DNV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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