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KM12 NPK

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,214 mi
Last recorded118,214 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 NPK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 118,214 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,389 miles

ALL rear lower and upper control suspension arms corroded on rear lower section of rear of the axle

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion within all prescribed areas and components under vehicle / general

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,458 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,231 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 92,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 87,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 70,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 61,323 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2016 51,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 41,243 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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KM12 NPK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KM12 NPK, 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 KM12 NPK registered?

KM12 NPK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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