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EO12 NNJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,912 mi
Last recorded102,912 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 NNJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 102,912 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 102,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 92,893 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 92,893 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,687 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 81,687 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,118 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 73,115 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 70,139 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 70,139 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 65,166 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,768 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 58,768 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 52,697 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,437 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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EO12 NNJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO12 NNJ, 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 EO12 NNJ registered?

EO12 NNJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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