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GX12 MZD

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 MZD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,013 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,309 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 74,174 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,508 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 68,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,312 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side mirror indicators cracked/ condensation inside

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.56mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,234 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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GX12 MZD 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 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 GX12 MZD, 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 GX12 MZD registered?

GX12 MZD is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for GX12 MZD 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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