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WR12 OAY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,377 mi
Last recorded101,377 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 OAY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 101,377 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 101,377 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low wearing on edges and both have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underslung spare wheel has a tyre with cords showing

Fail 5 Jun 2023 93,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low wearing on edges and both have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underslung spare wheel has a tyre with cords showing

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,745 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 77,364 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2356018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 63,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff bush starting to split

Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,699 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,393 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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WR12 OAY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR12 OAY, 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 WR12 OAY registered?

WR12 OAY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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