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LC12 UZL

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,653 mi
Last recorded112,653 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 112,653 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 100,865 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 96,223 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 89,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 61,745 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 43,292 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 UZL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UZL, 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

How do I check the history of LC12 UZL?

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What year was LC12 UZL registered?

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

Is LC12 UZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 UZL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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