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LC12 MXH

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,172 mi
Last recorded73,172 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,172 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 66,349 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 60,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,854 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,114 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,728 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

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 MXH is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC12 MXH registered?

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

Is LC12 MXH safe to buy?

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