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F16 CJF

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,469 mi
Last recorded125,469 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 CJF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 125,469 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 125,457 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forms part of the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

various rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,192 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 96,983 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 96,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,273 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 May 2018 71,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,333 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,885 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,002 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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F16 CJF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 F16 CJF, 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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F16 CJF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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