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MK12 KGV

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,949 mi
Last recorded98,949 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 KGV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,949 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,824 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,770 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,165 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 66,164 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,093 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,554 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,352 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 44,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,748 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,992 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,992 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MK12 KGV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK12 KGV, 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 MK12 KGV registered?

MK12 KGV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is MK12 KGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 KGV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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