MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
(Nearside rear panel has damage and has been taped over)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
(Nearside rear bumper has been damaged and has been taped to conceal any sharp edges. And at time of test none are visible)
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge and outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seat belts
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Glue on lens (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Glue on lens (4.1.2 (c))
Rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seat belts
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats folded away
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seat belts
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)
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YA12 TEO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 YA12 TEO, 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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YA12 TEO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 July 2012.
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