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HFB 483

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,191 mi
Last recorded137,191 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFB 483
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 137,191 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 123,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 111,549 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 103,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 92,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 92,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 83,195 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 83,184 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 77,104 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 77,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 65,918 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 65,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF WIPER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF WIPER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 36,775 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 29,883 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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HFB 483 is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFB 483, 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 HFB 483 registered?

HFB 483 is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is HFB 483 safe to buy?

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