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LC12 UZP

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,978 mi
Last recorded123,978 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 123,978 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jun 2025 112,036 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,377 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2021 75,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 68,179 miles

handbrake 16%

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,754 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,757 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,270 miles

both front wipers splitting on ends

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 UZP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

LC12 UZP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is LC12 UZP safe to buy?

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