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LC12 KDZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,273 mi
Last recorded122,273 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 KDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,273 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 122,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,684 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 112,684 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,625 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 103,616 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 90,179 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 90,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,833 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2019 75,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 64,262 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 May 2018 64,262 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 May 2017 55,173 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,336 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2016 45,336 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2015 33,799 miles

brake pads are getting low

small splits nearside wiper blade

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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LC12 KDZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC12 KDZ, 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 LC12 KDZ registered?

LC12 KDZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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