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LC12 MWX

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,316 mi
Last recorded105,316 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 105,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 97,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective cords showing

Fail 11 Aug 2025 97,720 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front tyres illegal (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective cords showing

Pass 29 Aug 2024 88,859 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective cords exposed

Fail 28 Aug 2024 88,849 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective cords exposed

Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 9 Aug 2021 60,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,865 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 53,865 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,626 miles

3rd row seats down at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking in sidewall of o/s/rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,384 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

both front lower arm bushes starting to peel

both front tyres getting low (3mm)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,374 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 MWX is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LC12 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

LC12 MWX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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