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KE12 GCF

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,762 mi
Last recorded182,762 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 GCF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 182,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 179,021 miles

Rear axle mounting bush slight movement.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 175,782 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 175,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2021 160,943 miles

O/s/r N/s/r antiroll bar clamp bushes slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2020 146,057 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 145,841 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 128,873 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,641 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,116 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,857 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,536 miles

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

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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KE12 GCF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 KE12 GCF, 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 KE12 GCF registered?

KE12 GCF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is KE12 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 GCF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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