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WV12 PVA

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,456 mi
Last recorded124,456 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 PVA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 124,456 miles

both rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

handbrake efficiency poor

Fail 12 Mar 2026 124,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,694 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake hose ferrals slightly corroded

n.s parking brake effort slower than o.s

Fail 19 Mar 2025 117,694 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded mounting bracket (6.1.6 (a))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake hose ferrals slightly corroded

n.s parking brake effort slower than o.s

Pass 11 Mar 2024 110,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,317 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 105,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,898 miles

Front brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs corroded (inner edge)

Fail 13 Mar 2020 87,898 miles

Front brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs corroded (inner edge)

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,333 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected socket electrics starting to corrode (1.9.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,940 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,991 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

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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WV12 PVA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV12 PVA, 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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WV12 PVA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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