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160 NKT

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,525 mi
Last recorded90,525 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160 NKT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 90,525 miles

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

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

chip in screen

corrosion on rear subframe and chassis

Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear chassis and suspension arms

Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,020 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion on rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2023 75,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,188 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,219 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 61,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,049 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,396 miles

corrosion & wear on all brake discs

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 21 Feb 2017 47,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion & wear on all brake discs

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,209 miles

wear on all brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,027 miles

osf lower arm bush starting to deteriorate

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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160 NKT is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 160 NKT, 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 160 NKT registered?

160 NKT is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is 160 NKT safe to buy?

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