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N25 NDA

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,142 mi
Last recorded85,142 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 NDA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,142 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,184 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 76,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,202 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 54,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 47,667 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 47,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,106 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 37,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,091 miles

rear tyres perishing (235/60/18 103 H)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 32,741 miles

rear tyres perishing on edges (original tyres)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,866 miles

Front tyres are in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,750 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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N25 NDA 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 80%.

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 N25 NDA, 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 N25 NDA registered?

N25 NDA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is N25 NDA safe to buy?

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