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LL12 ZXR

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 ZXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 74,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 65,219 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 65,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 63,450 miles

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,752 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,489 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,643 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,525 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked around the tread

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,034 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 23,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare wheel missing

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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LL12 ZXR is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LL12 ZXR, 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 LL12 ZXR registered?

LL12 ZXR is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is LL12 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL12 ZXR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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