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DS12 XCF

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XCF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,609 miles

Rear subframe and arms scabby from corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2025 80,608 miles

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

Rear rear subframe and arms scabby from corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2025 80,603 miles

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

Rear rear subframe and arms scabby from corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2024 72,523 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower tie arm bushes detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general suspension components rusting.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,138 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 56,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,402 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,236 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 41,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 109,851 miles

Rear both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,976 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 17,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS12 XCF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS12 XCF, 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 DS12 XCF registered?

DS12 XCF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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