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LO12 XUL

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 XUL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,242 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,079 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 63,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2020 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,514 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 54,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,431 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,955 miles

Offside Rear Outer side wall cuts

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,038 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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LO12 XUL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 LO12 XUL, 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

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What year was LO12 XUL registered?

LO12 XUL is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LO12 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 XUL 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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