CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE12 PFD

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,016 mi
Last recorded109,016 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 PFD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 109,016 miles

Handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre on limit - cracking

o/s/f tyre on limit - cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2025 109,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre on limit - cracking

o/s/f tyre on limit - cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,505 miles

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

both rear shoker dust cover slightly poor condition

under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted.both rear shocker dust cover split.coolant low.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,378 miles

Nearside reg light not working.under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,459 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,564 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean to test

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE12 PFD is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FE12 PFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE12 PFD?

You can check the full history of FE12 PFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE12 PFD registered?

FE12 PFD is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is FE12 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 PFD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE12 PFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE12 PFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.