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GD12 HZR

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,342 mi
Last recorded107,342 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 HZR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,041 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 89,041 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,911 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,454 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,204 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,735 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 52,735 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 42,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,727 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 33,206 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

All tyres wearing inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre pressed against the trailer electric socket

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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GD12 HZR is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 GD12 HZR, 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 GD12 HZR registered?

GD12 HZR is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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