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FX12 XZF

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,029 mi
Last recorded166,029 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 XZF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 166,029 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 166,029 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 151,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 145,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 139,019 miles

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,371 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 130,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 126,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,343 miles

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 3-4000 miles

n.s front tyre 3mm and wearing smooth on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2020 123,343 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 3-4000 miles

n.s front tyre 3mm and wearing smooth on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,299 miles

fuel tank damp/wet slightly, possibly leaking slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,729 miles

Fuel tank misted (possible leak)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 103,729 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank misted (possible leak)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,815 miles

both rear tyres perished , wearing on inner edges

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,681 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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FX12 XZF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX12 XZF, 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 FX12 XZF registered?

FX12 XZF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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