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EX12 XWU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,873 mi
Last recorded111,873 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 111,873 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,517 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 102,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 92,920 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,755 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 74,569 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 67,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 58,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,786 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to test

Pass 17 Feb 2018 51,305 miles

Back Rear Two Seats Are Folded At Time Of Test

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

Front Disc Has Slightly Lipped

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 17 Feb 2018 51,305 miles

Back Rear Two Seats Are Folded At Time Of Test

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

Front Disc Has Slightly Lipped

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2017 46,816 miles

Front tyre tread depths getting low

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection

Rear tyres worn on inner edges, perished/ splitting

emissions to clean to get a reading

engine cover / under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2017 46,816 miles

Front tyre tread depths getting low

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection

Rear tyres worn on inner edges, perished/ splitting

emissions to clean to get a reading

engine cover / under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2016 40,221 miles

covers & trays fitted

rear seats folded flat, seats & seatbelts not tested

Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,722 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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EX12 XWU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

EX12 XWU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is EX12 XWU safe to buy?

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