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FP12 UCF

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,976 mi
Last recorded105,976 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 100,417 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 95,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 91,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 91,295 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 86,446 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2021 79,012 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,930 miles

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

offside rear differential mounting deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,565 miles

Central Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Front WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,392 miles

Central Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Offside Front Small stone chips in windscreen,just outside drivers view

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,838 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,288 miles

slight travel in parking brake

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 UCF 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 85.7%.

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 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 FP12 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

FP12 UCF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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