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LM12 FWH

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,744 mi
Last recorded77,744 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 FWH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 77,744 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 72,971 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met,it would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,230 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met,it would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,543 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms front bushes is deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,817 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,701 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,153 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,695 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS NAIL IN

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,577 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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LM12 FWH is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM12 FWH, 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 LM12 FWH registered?

LM12 FWH is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is LM12 FWH safe to buy?

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