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LC12 NGJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,946 mi
Last recorded98,946 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NGJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 98,946 miles

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

Rear Heat shield

Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,104 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 93,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,704 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,800 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,832 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 73,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Expansion bottle empty at start of test

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,712 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,703 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,021 miles

both front wipers split but still clear screen

both rear tyres slightly perished between tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,973 miles

All tyres treads splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,692 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 NGJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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