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CB12 MPB

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,447 mi
Last recorded68,447 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB12 MPB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 67,912 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn edges and nearside very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 64,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread in poor condition 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,132 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre treads perishing

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,917 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,231 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,827 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 20,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CB12 MPB is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CB12 MPB, 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 CB12 MPB registered?

CB12 MPB is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is CB12 MPB safe to buy?

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