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GJK 1X

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,158 mi
Last recorded74,158 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJK 1X
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 74,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 72,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,009 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 67,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,460 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,030 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end 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 Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,904 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 43,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,197 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges,advise

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise,unable to measure,visually very low,advise replacement very soon (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 37,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges,advise

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise,unable to measure,visually very low,advise replacement very soon (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,760 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Fail 9 Sep 2015 28,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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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GJK 1X 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 GJK 1X, 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 GJK 1X registered?

GJK 1X is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is GJK 1X safe to buy?

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