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HN12 ZST

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,877 mi
Last recorded102,877 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ZST
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 102,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 102,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,385 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,552 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 97,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,641 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,854 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 83,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,971 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 73,971 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,320 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2016 45,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,971 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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HN12 ZST 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 HN12 ZST, 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

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What year was HN12 ZST registered?

HN12 ZST is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is HN12 ZST safe to buy?

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