MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust systems corroded including flexi pipe
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust systems corroded including flexi pipe
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both Rear flexi hose corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust systems corroded including flexi pipe.
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine under cover obscuring some components
Offside Front Disc cover corroded
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (part of the flexi pipes) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear subframe & suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear subframe & suspension components corroded
Under body tray obscuring some components
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under engine cover fitted obscuring components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under engine cover fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
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)
nearside rear tyre perished
uneven wear on offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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SY12 UVW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 SY12 UVW, 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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SY12 UVW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2012.
Is SY12 UVW safe to buy?
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