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DL12 TFK

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,232 mi
Last recorded98,232 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 TFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Arms at floor area (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from front diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 92,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from front diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,272 miles

Rear propshaft coupling deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 87,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear propshaft coupling deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 87,172 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 69,044 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 68,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 43,701 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,552 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 37,552 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2016 31,838 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,107 miles

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

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 TFK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL12 TFK, 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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DL12 TFK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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