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LC12 MWZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,822 mi
Last recorded170,822 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 170,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2025 170,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 170,081 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no coolant

Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,454 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2023 158,391 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 157,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 156,410 miles

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

rear prop shaft missing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 145,027 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,379 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 122,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,539 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 101,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 73,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MWZ 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 64.7%.

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

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