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AU12 XGS

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,358 mi
Last recorded99,358 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XGS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 99,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 93,513 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,311 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,705 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,653 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,637 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,491 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,082 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 48,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 39,216 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 39,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 22,858 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,928 miles

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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AU12 XGS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU12 XGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 XGS registered?

AU12 XGS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is AU12 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XGS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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