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W100 DCA

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,045 mi
Last recorded146,045 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW100 DCA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 146,045 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 142,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 137,933 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 132,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 118,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 105,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 80,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 80,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 62,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 44,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,914 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 9,463 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 9,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W100 DCA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 W100 DCA, 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 W100 DCA registered?

W100 DCA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is W100 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W100 DCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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