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MT12 HAX

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,359 mi
Last recorded153,359 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 HAX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 153,359 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 153,359 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 148,996 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 148,993 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 138,420 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 138,420 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 126,537 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working MAIN BEAM (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,360 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,804 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,452 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 60,452 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2015 40,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

cracks in edge of tread both rear tyres

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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MT12 HAX is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT12 HAX, 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 MT12 HAX registered?

MT12 HAX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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