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LJ12 CFM

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 CFM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle has slight movement between stub axle and axle beam

Fail 24 Jun 2024 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle has slight movement between stub axle and axle beam

Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,785 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,795 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush peeling out of carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,726 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 May 2020 74,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 67,060 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 67,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 58,672 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 58,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour SIDE (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2017 48,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 37,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,955 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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LJ12 CFM is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ12 CFM, 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 LJ12 CFM registered?

LJ12 CFM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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