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MW12 ZDV

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,109 mi
Last recorded179,109 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 ZDV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 179,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 179,109 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 173,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 151,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,319 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 138,319 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 138,143 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 108,155 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 55,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,048 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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MW12 ZDV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW12 ZDV, 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 MW12 ZDV registered?

MW12 ZDV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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