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SY12 NXA

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,437 mi
Last recorded145,437 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 NXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 145,437 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2023 145,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 122,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,468 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges ,tyres nearing legal limit

offside dip beam slightly duller than nearside

offside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2015 63,466 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges ,tyres nearing legal limit

offside dip beam slightly duller than nearside

offside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

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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SY12 NXA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY12 NXA, 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 SY12 NXA registered?

SY12 NXA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is SY12 NXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 NXA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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