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GL12 ZFB

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 ZFB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 104,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 98,830 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,624 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,117 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,345 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 50,345 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,041 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,018 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r tyre perished / cracking in the tread.

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 ZFB is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

GL12 ZFB is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is GL12 ZFB safe to buy?

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