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GL12 HYW

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,486 mi
Last recorded102,486 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 HYW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 102,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,448 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired both side (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,569 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 93,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,120 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,456 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lamp has water ingress and lens is cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,419 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lamp has water ingress and lens is cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,229 miles

ns head lamp misty

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,925 miles

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

ns head lamp misting up

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need changing soon (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,825 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,961 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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GL12 HYW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL12 HYW, 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 GL12 HYW registered?

GL12 HYW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is GL12 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 HYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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