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FV12 FVE

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 FVE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 102,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 95,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 87,075 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 87,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,156 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,831 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 40,831 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,133 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 24,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FV12 FVE 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 78.6%.

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 FV12 FVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV12 FVE registered?

FV12 FVE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FV12 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 FVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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