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ET12 NKD

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,037 mi
Last recorded166,037 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 NKD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 166,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 145,575 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 23 Oct 2024 145,575 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 142,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 137,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 126,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,323 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 120,323 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 107,816 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,016 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,701 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 71,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,830 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,591 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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ET12 NKD is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White 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 ET12 NKD, 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 ET12 NKD registered?

ET12 NKD is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 NKD safe to buy?

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