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FH12 GOC

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,783 mi
Last recorded105,783 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 GOC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 105,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,729 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 86,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,866 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 76,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing cords 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly perished and worn on inner edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 55,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 45,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,969 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 33,455 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 23,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,242 miles

rear seats down at time of test seat belts not fully checked

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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FH12 GOC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FH12 GOC, 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 FH12 GOC registered?

FH12 GOC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FH12 GOC safe to buy?

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