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EX12 DLF

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,386 mi
Last recorded162,386 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 DLF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 162,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 144,007 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 144,007 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 127,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 114,339 miles

Parking Brake Performance low

Fail 24 Mar 2023 114,012 miles

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

Parking Brake Performance low

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,528 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,541 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,019 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,257 miles

Child seat fitted seatbelt not checked

Engine cover fitted

Rear Seats folded away seatbelts not checked

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have inner edge wear

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

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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EX12 DLF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX12 DLF, 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 EX12 DLF registered?

EX12 DLF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is EX12 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 DLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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