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GF12 OXG

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,506 mi
Last recorded78,506 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 OXG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 78,400 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 70,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bonded bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 66,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand bonded bush separated from arm ,arm slides up and down bush when jacked and barred (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlight low ** adjusted on test **1.25 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bonded bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 53,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 50,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,879 miles

Offside Rear shockabsorber dust cover split

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,783 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

front and rear wipers split

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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GF12 OXG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 GF12 OXG, 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 GF12 OXG registered?

GF12 OXG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is GF12 OXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 OXG 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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