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FD12 JJL

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,748 mi
Last recorded80,748 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 JJL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 67,328 miles

play in ns ball joint

Pass 8 Nov 2023 50,457 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 45,444 miles

Small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,178 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 41,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 36,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 28,219 miles

knocking from rear of vehicle, suspect nearside rear shocker

Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 20,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 18,047 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 16,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 May 2015 16,625 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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FD12 JJL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD12 JJL, 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 FD12 JJL registered?

FD12 JJL is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is FD12 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 JJL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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