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DL12 KTD

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,112 mi
Last recorded86,112 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 KTD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Unable to check 3rd row seatbelts boot full.

Fail 17 Nov 2025 86,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Unable to check 3rd row seatbelts boot full.

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,310 miles

3rd row seatbelts not checked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 75,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 74,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 69,649 miles

3rd row of seatbelts not checked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,869 miles

unable to fully inspect third roll of seat belts

Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,334 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 46,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 38,451 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear unable to check seat or seat belts in third row

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear unable to check seat or seat belts in third row

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,081 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

unable to gain access to third row of seat belts

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,722 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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DL12 KTD 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 DL12 KTD, 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 DL12 KTD registered?

DL12 KTD is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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