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DS12 XCN

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,603 mi
Last recorded163,603 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XCN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 163,603 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2024 148,356 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2024 148,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2023 135,208 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2022 121,861 miles

inner sills rusty

rear n/s and o/s brake pipe ends rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,433 miles

n/s front brake pipe end slightly rusty

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre balding on inner edge and approx 2.5mm

Fail 10 Aug 2021 111,431 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front brake pipe end slightly rusty

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre balding on inner edge and approx 2.5mm

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,305 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,268 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,599 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,449 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,716 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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DS12 XCN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS12 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

DS12 XCN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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