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K888 FTW

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,804 mi
Last recorded69,804 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 FTW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 69,804 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 65,092 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,467 miles

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

suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,198 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,571 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 28,929 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 28,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 8,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,958 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,945 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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K888 FTW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 K888 FTW, 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 K888 FTW registered?

K888 FTW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is K888 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K888 FTW 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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