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DG12 XBJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XBJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,800 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 91,785 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 88,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,921 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,261 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 74,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,974 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,356 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 37,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

parking brake just meets requirements advise adjust

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,576 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,092 miles

all 4 tyres perished

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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DG12 XBJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 XBJ, 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 DG12 XBJ registered?

DG12 XBJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DG12 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 XBJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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