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LC12 UZK

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,296 mi
Last recorded89,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 89,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 63,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,962 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 46,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,635 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 32,694 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 32,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 26,755 miles

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing on tread and sidewall

Fail 9 Jan 2019 26,755 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing on tread and sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,103 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,990 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 UZK 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 81.3%.

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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

LC12 UZK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2012.

Is LC12 UZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 UZK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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