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GU12 XTV

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,884 mi
Last recorded189,884 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XTV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 189,884 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2024 175,295 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2023 171,413 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

prop shaft rear rubber starting to split

Pass 1 Jun 2022 161,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm slight play

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 152,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear and nail in

Pass 24 Mar 2020 146,842 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 138,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,325 miles

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Fail 9 Mar 2018 130,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,244 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XTV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU12 XTV, 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

How do I check the history of GU12 XTV?

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What year was GU12 XTV registered?

GU12 XTV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is GU12 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 XTV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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