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LC12 UZV

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,470 mi
Last recorded105,470 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 UZV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,470 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 105,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,882 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,596 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 52,136 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 39,069 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,050 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 UZV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC12 UZV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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