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MF12 MXU

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,049 mi
Last recorded134,049 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 MXU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 134,049 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 107,639 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components and sub frame corroding / solid at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 81,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,824 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,587 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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MF12 MXU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MF12 MXU, 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 MF12 MXU registered?

MF12 MXU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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