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MF12 OVZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,046 mi
Last recorded122,046 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 122,046 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f outer pin hole n/s/f inner cracks o/s/f inner cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine turbo oil feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 122,031 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to broken prop bolt (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing prop bolt broken off (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f outer pin hole n/s/f inner cracks o/s/f inner cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine turbo oil feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,702 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 111,685 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear 6th and 7th seats not up at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,039 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 53,005 miles

both front tyres are worn on egdes

Pass 15 Dec 2016 38,536 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,606 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 OVZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

MF12 OVZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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