KIA SORENTO A3BSA has 16 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 KIA SORENTO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 116,715 miles 2 months ago on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 07:44.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 26th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

A3BSA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH AUGUST 2027116,715 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202526TH AUGUST 2026109,689 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20241ST DECEMBER 2025103,700 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 2024103,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20231ST DECEMBER 202496,703 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20221ST DECEMBER 202390,354 MI
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20211ST DECEMBER 202285,408 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202029TH AUGUST 202185,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Wishbone Bushes Slightly Debonding (ns And Os) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED18TH AUGUST 202085,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Wishbone Bushes Slightly Debonding (ns And Os) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  5. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201929TH AUGUST 202082,891 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201827TH AUGUST 201974,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH JULY 201719TH JULY 201862,983 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED17TH JULY 201762,983 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH JULY 201619TH JULY 201749,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn Inside Edge (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED29TH JUNE 201530TH JUNE 201633,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED29TH JUNE 201533,238 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A3BSA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

A3BSA MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

A3BSA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 116,715 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,337 miles

A3BSA FAQs

This Kia Sorento with registration A3BSA was manufactured on Saturday 30th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 116,715 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 8,337 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Kia Sorento beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A3BSA has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Sorento has had 25 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Sorento is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does A3BSA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 A3BSA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A3BSA Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 A3BSA does have Tax. Read more

When does A3BSA Tax expire?

The current Tax for A3BSA will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A3BSA MOT expire?

The current MOT for A3BSA will expire in 10 months on Thursday 26th August 2027. Read more

When did A3BSA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A3BSA was on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 07:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A3BSA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for A3BSA we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A3BSA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for A3BSA we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A3BSA?

A3BSA is registered as a 2012 Kia Sorento. Read more

How many miles has A3BSA done?

The odometer reading for A3BSA at the last MOT in August 2026 was 116,715 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,337 miles per year. Read more

How old is A3BSA?

The vehicle A3BSA was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 30th June 2012. Read more

What colour is A3BSA?

The official colour of A3BSA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A3BSA have?

A3BSA has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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