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LC12 MXF

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,179 mi
Last recorded141,179 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 MXF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 141,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 141,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,219 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 134,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 134,218 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,336 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 121,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 235/60R18 ** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 235/60R18 ** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,574 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 98,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,178 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,058 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,705 miles

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

osf nsf osr tyres wearing on inside edges and getting low on tread

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,895 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 MXF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 MXF, 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 MXF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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