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GU12 NWT

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,439 mi
Last recorded119,439 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NWT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,439 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 119,402 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,365 miles

front washers weak

Pass 23 Feb 2024 99,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 88,397 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 59,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,653 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 49,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,824 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 38,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,361 miles

Headlamp aim on upper limit

Nearside front tyre worn

Rear most seats folded

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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GU12 NWT is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU12 NWT, 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 GU12 NWT registered?

GU12 NWT is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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