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FE12 PRV

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 PRV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 129,436 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n//s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 120,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,259 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s parking brake effort low advise check and repair

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 105,037 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,334 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,916 miles

Rear number plate poor condition

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 76,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear number plate poor condition

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,953 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,493 miles

n/s/r tyre in poor condition,rubber cracking and worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads low 4-5mm

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,194 miles

near side rear tyre cracked and perished

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 PRV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PRV, 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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FE12 PRV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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