CarVerify

Free Car Check

N60 SEP

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,437 mi
Last recorded118,437 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 SEP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 118,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 115,579 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 115,579 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 108,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,764 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 99,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 91,633 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 91,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,318 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 71,061 miles

Nearside Rear Seat base on second row not locked down but still secure

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,018 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,584 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N60 SEP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N60 SEP, 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

How do I check the history of N60 SEP?

You can check the full history of N60 SEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N60 SEP registered?

N60 SEP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is N60 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N60 SEP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N60 SEP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N60 SEP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.