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FE12 PNY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,140 mi
Last recorded167,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 167,140 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 167,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 146,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 132,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber joint splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,267 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,249 miles

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,438 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,885 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,558 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,375 miles

adjust lights in car to zero then adjust lights to mot spec

Fail 4 Feb 2016 35,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adjust lights in car to zero then adjust lights to mot spec

Pass 7 Feb 2015 18,881 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 18,881 miles

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

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

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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FE12 PNY 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 78.6%.

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 FE12 PNY, 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

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What year was FE12 PNY registered?

FE12 PNY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FE12 PNY safe to buy?

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