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MC57 LMC

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,104 mi
Last recorded151,104 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC57 LMC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 151,104 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 151,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 138,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,938 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORROSION PRESENT

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 127,938 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORROSION PRESENT

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,084 miles

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ...........

Fail 11 Jan 2023 117,083 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ...........

Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,448 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ...........

Fail 8 Jan 2022 107,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES ........... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ...........

Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,545 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ............ (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake performance not tested BALL JOINT ....... (1.2.1 (g))

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW ...........

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ............ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,703 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,703 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,840 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,811 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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MC57 LMC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MC57 LMC, 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 MC57 LMC registered?

MC57 LMC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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