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FH12 HLZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,666 mi
Last recorded83,666 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,666 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 83,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 78,064 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 78,063 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 72,443 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 72,429 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,252 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 65,251 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,893 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 59,869 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,618 miles

Engine coolant leak around radiator

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

NSR Brake pipe starting to corrode

both handbrake reading low

handbrake has just met minimum requirements

Fail 22 Jun 2021 55,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

both handbrake reading low

handbrake has just met minimum requirements

Pass 27 Jun 2020 52,061 miles

Front both tyres worn low

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 52,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both tyres worn low

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 46,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 46,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 41,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 35,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,459 miles

front discs worn

front tyres badly cracked all round

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking around edges

Fail 9 Jun 2015 23,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking around edges

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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 HLZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH12 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

FH12 HLZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is FH12 HLZ safe to buy?

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