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FM12 CEO

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,097 mi
Last recorded129,097 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 CEO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 129,097 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 129,082 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 119,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 111,396 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 111,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,629 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 68,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 31,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 20,700 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FM12 CEO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM12 CEO, 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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FM12 CEO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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