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MV12 NTA

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,870 mi
Last recorded100,870 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 NTA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 78,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 18 3mm outer edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 38,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,016 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,658 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,607 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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MV12 NTA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV12 NTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV12 NTA registered?

MV12 NTA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MV12 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 NTA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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