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LO12 PXG

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,125 mi
Last recorded80,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 PXG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 80,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,397 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,673 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,371 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,653 miles

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Fail 31 Jan 2019 65,653 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,057 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,527 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 50,432 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing rearmost (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 31,932 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 31,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2015 19,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 19,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LO12 PXG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO12 PXG, 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

How do I check the history of LO12 PXG?

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What year was LO12 PXG registered?

LO12 PXG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is LO12 PXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 PXG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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