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FP12 KHK

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,734 mi
Last recorded141,734 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 KHK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,734 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 134,756 miles

both inner cv boots just starting to perish

slight corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

slight corrosion on tow bar

Fail 1 Nov 2023 134,756 miles

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

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

both inner cv boots just starting to perish

slight corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

slight corrosion on tow bar

Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,313 miles

front inner cv boots starting to perish

offside side repeater lens cracked

park brake efficiency low

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 4 Nov 2022 127,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front inner cv boots starting to perish

offside side repeater lens cracked

park brake efficiency low

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 87,138 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 86,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to nearside rear seat belt,advise renewing

sticker in windscreen ,not materially affecting view but advise removing it from swept area for obvious reasons

Pass 10 May 2017 73,793 miles

damage to nearside rear seat belt,advise renewing asap

Fail 8 May 2017 73,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stickers,camera and dangerly items from mirror in swept area of windscreen (8.3.1e)

damage to nearside rear seat belt,advise renewing asap

Pass 9 May 2016 60,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 46,215 miles

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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FP12 KHK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP12 KHK, 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 FP12 KHK registered?

FP12 KHK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is FP12 KHK safe to buy?

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