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CK12 MVG

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 MVG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 106,167 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 106,167 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 101,724 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level one bulb/source (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 101,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level one bulb/source (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,299 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,723 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 85,336 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,657 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Swapped For Spare (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,651 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,331 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 54,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,392 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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CK12 MVG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK12 MVG, 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 CK12 MVG registered?

CK12 MVG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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