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J999 STA

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,488 mi
Last recorded101,488 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 STA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 101,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 97,118 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 97,117 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 91,594 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 91,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 86,040 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 86,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 80,993 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 72,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 63,782 miles

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

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts due to no access

Pass 21 May 2019 56,840 miles

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

No access to 3rd row seatbelts

Fail 21 May 2019 56,840 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

No access to 3rd row seatbelts

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 50,943 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 37,226 miles

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

Unable to gain access to 3rd row seatbelts

Fail 19 May 2016 37,226 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Unable to gain access to 3rd row seatbelts

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,689 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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J999 STA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 J999 STA, 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 J999 STA registered?

J999 STA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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