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KP12 EKG

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,427 mi
Last recorded23,427 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 EKG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 23,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 20,845 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 20,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 20,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 18,555 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 17,808 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 17,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 15,048 miles

osf tyre worn low at inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 13,563 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,598 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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KP12 EKG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KP12 EKG, 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 KP12 EKG registered?

KP12 EKG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is KP12 EKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 EKG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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