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FG12 XSN

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,993 mi
Last recorded98,993 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XSN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,993 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 87,585 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 74,031 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 74,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 58,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 58,644 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2022 58,544 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 38,641 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 38,631 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,552 miles

head marked light advise front plate

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2018 32,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,428 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,527 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,196 miles

Front wipers split slightly but still clearing the screen effectively

Rear wiper blade split

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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FG12 XSN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG12 XSN, 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 FG12 XSN registered?

FG12 XSN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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