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DX12 GNP

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,168 mi
Last recorded145,168 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 GNP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 145,168 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck has slight seepage

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 145,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck has slight seepage

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 135,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 120,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and insecure (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,889 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 109,889 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 99,670 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,130 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 83,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,809 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 52,809 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,830 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 41,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,857 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,718 miles

Approx 4mm left on front inner brake pads

Free travel on parking brake

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight lip (3.5.1i)

Heavy wear on n/s/f tyre edge

Small cuts to rear tyres

Wear on rear tyre edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 40,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No image (1.8.A.1b)

Approx 4mm left on front inner brake pads

Free travel on parking brake

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight lip (3.5.1i)

Heavy wear on n/s/f tyre edge

Small cuts to rear tyres

Wear on rear tyre edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,070 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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DX12 GNP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DX12 GNP, 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 DX12 GNP registered?

DX12 GNP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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