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G50 GKG

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,403 mi
Last recorded92,403 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG50 GKG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 92,403 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play central carrier bearing mounting rubber weak (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 92,403 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on test (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing has slight play central carrier bearing mounting rubber weak (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,418 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot deteriorating

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,745 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 40,450 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 31,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 17,316 miles

de-cel brake test carried out(AWD)

emmissions to low to read on meter

engine cover/undertray fitted

original test conducted by C.R SWANN

Fail 10 Sep 2016 17,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

de-cel brake test carried out(AWD)

emmissions to low to read on meter

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

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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G50 GKG 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 G50 GKG, 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 G50 GKG registered?

G50 GKG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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