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HX12 UWT

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,825 mi
Last recorded115,825 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 UWT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 115,825 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 115,825 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 107,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 91,793 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 91,791 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 84,632 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,343 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 75,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,488 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,873 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 53,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low

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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HX12 UWT is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HX12 UWT, 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 HX12 UWT registered?

HX12 UWT is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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