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WZ8659G

2012 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,681 mi
Last recorded45,681 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWZ8659G
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,681 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 45,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WZ8659G is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WZ8659G, 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 WZ8659G registered?

WZ8659G is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is WZ8659G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WZ8659G shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WZ8659G have outstanding finance?

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