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LC12 KFT

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,238 mi
Last recorded105,238 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,238 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 105,238 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,932 miles

Handbrake has long travel only just meet limit

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,748 miles

Handbrake only just met limit

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake has long travel.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 74,019 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 74,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,616 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

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

Pass 16 May 2019 66,026 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays & engine covers fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 16 May 2018 60,151 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked around the tread

Fail 15 May 2018 60,149 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked around the tread

Pass 5 May 2017 49,531 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge and perished around the tread

Pass 13 May 2016 42,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2016 42,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 34,022 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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LC12 KFT 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 75%.

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 KFT, 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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LC12 KFT is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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