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LC12 NDE

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,718 mi
Last recorded195,718 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 195,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 173,494 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 173,457 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 153,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 134,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 134,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

unable to fully inspect rear row seatbelts boot full seats folded postion

Fail 25 Jul 2022 118,445 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

unable to fully inspect rear row seatbelts boot full seats folded postion

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency below requirements

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency below requirements

Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test SATNAV Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 87,141 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test SATNAV Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

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

Pass 22 May 2019 62,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush DeBonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 62,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush DeBonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,970 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,632 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread

Fail 12 Apr 2017 27,630 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,444 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 21,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 15,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NDE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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