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LC12 NDJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,365 mi
Last recorded168,365 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NDJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 168,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 165,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 162,698 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 161,047 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 157,819 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 155,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 153,405 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 150,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 141,870 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 141,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 118,583 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers split

Both rear sill dented at jacking points

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering column detected at steering wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' edge of A zone (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,506 miles

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2016 91,190 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,179 miles

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

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

osf tyre has had a puncture repair

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 NDJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

LC12 NDJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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