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LC12 XPE

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,088 mi
Last recorded77,088 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,426 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,714 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,256 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,926 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,632 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres sidewalls and tread areas splitting advise replacement

Pass 3 Nov 2016 14,539 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 14,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,918 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 XPE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

LC12 XPE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is LC12 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 XPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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