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M33 DPN

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,199 mi
Last recorded117,199 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 DPN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 117,199 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 116,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 111,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,529 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2023 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 101,214 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,661 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 95,626 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,319 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,448 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,447 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,551 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 32,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

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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M33 DPN 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 M33 DPN, 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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M33 DPN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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