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LC12 XPF

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,151 mi
Last recorded141,151 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 141,151 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 141,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 129,686 miles

parking brake lever travel towards excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2023 106,679 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,453 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 99,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,621 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,019 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 28,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XPF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

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

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