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VU12 KAE

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,933 mi
Last recorded115,933 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KAE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 115,933 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 112,074 miles

Although parking brake efficiency just past limits, adjustment or repair maybe required. Parking brake travel seems long.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 99,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 77,701 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 77,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 71,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 44,937 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VU12 KAE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 VU12 KAE, 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 VU12 KAE registered?

VU12 KAE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is VU12 KAE safe to buy?

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