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G3 MXL

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,322 mi
Last recorded52,322 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 MXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,322 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 44,671 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 6 Feb 2024 37,444 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 35,898 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 35,719 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 35,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,280 miles

Hand Brake Excessive Travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,989 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Feb 2018 33,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,686 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,508 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and off side (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,025 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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G3 MXL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 G3 MXL, 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 G3 MXL registered?

G3 MXL is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for G3 MXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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