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HW12 HCC

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,501 mi
Last recorded38,501 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 HCC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 38,501 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 12 Feb 2025 35,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 34,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 32,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 29,100 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 26,074 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,909 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 19,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,035 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 14,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 10,582 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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HW12 HCC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HW12 HCC, 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 HW12 HCC registered?

HW12 HCC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HW12 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 HCC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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