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EJ12 XNX

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XNX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 108,910 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 108,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 104,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 100,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 96,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,722 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 84,518 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 84,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2020 81,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,329 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 77,329 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 71,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 65,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EJ12 XNX is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White 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 EJ12 XNX, 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 EJ12 XNX registered?

EJ12 XNX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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