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K70 JCR

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,731 mi
Last recorded142,731 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 JCR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 142,731 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,836 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 137,055 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats folded ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 137,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats folded ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 132,525 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light - lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light - lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,309 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror side repeater lamp - lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s mirror side repeater lamp - lens damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2018 83,300 miles

o/s mirror side repeater lamp - lens damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,533 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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K70 JCR is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K70 JCR, 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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K70 JCR is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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